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Trip from Beaver, WV to Charleston, WV

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Beaver, WV

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capital city of West Virginia, United States

Charleston, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beaver, WV to Charleston, WV covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Virginia Turnpike, South Fayette Street, Robert C. Byrd Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32 miles from Beaver, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 64 miles, with most of the trip on West Virginia Turnpike and South Fayette Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.4 miles on West Virginia Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Virginia Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and South Fayette Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 19/12 / Blue Jay Drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 19/12 / Blue Jay Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (WV 3 / South Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 19/12 / Blue Jay Drive

Turn left onto CR 19/12 / Blue Jay Drive

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | WV 3 / South Fayette Street

Turn left onto WV 3 / South Fayette Street

Navigation decision point

5
63.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | 100

Take the exit onto 100 toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
5
63.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Leon Sullivan Way

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Leon Sullivan Way
5
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 60 / Washington Street East

Turn right onto US 60 / Washington Street East

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Virginia Turnpike 57.4 mi 1h 8m
South Fayette Street 1.8 mi 3m
Robert C. Byrd Drive 1.3 mi 1m
Ritter Drive 1 mi 1m
100 0.4 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.4 mi <1m
Blue Jay Drive 0.4 mi 1m
3rd Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Virginia Turnpike — 57.4 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, WV and Charleston, WV.

1

Start on 4th Street

82 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn left onto CR 19/12

0.4 mi · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive
3

Turn slight left onto US 19; WV 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ritter Drive
4

Continue on US 19; WV 3

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
5

Turn left onto WV 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street
6

Turn left onto WV 3

0.4 mi · 46 sec · 2nd Street
7

Turn left onto WV 3

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue
8

Turn left onto WV 16

1.3 mi · 1 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
10

Continue on US 121 FUT

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
12

Merge onto I 64; I 77

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Virginia Turnpike
13

Take the exit onto 100

0.4 mi · 56 sec · 100
Toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Leon Sullivan Way
15

Turn right onto US 60

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Washington Street East
16

Turn left onto Dickinson Street

414 ft · 9 sec · Dickinson Street
17

Arrive at destination

Dickinson Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Beaver, WV, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 64 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Beaver, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beaver, WV

This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Virginia Turnpike for about 57.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Beaver, WV · 42m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Beaver, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charleston, WV

The final approach into Charleston, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Charleston, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 37.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.01 one way

$20.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.94 $21.89
premium $4.70 $11.85 $23.69
diesel $5.61 $14.13 $28.26

Estimated Tolls: $4.02

West Virginia Turnpike (57.4 mi) $4.02

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moses Cadillac GMC Truck

East Charleston, WV

EV Connect

2 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI SHOWROOM SIDE

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

JH HYUNDAI SHOWROOM FRONT

South Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ASTORG AUTO JLR CHARLESTON

Charleston, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 3 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Beaver, WV

Night in Beaver on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 to 8 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Charleston, WV

Night in Charleston on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaver, WV to Charleston, WV covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Virginia Turnpike, South Fayette Street, Robert C. Byrd Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Beaver, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 19/12 / Blue Jay Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (WV 3 / South Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles (100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beaver, WV to Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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