The drive from Belington, WV to Beckley, WV covers 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor H for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.2 miles on US 19.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.21 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Belington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Belington, WV to Beckley, WV covers 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.1 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.4 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: at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.2 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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34.1 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 79 South: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 South: Charleston
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75.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
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75.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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142.6 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckl...
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147.7 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Turn left onto WV 210 / North Kanawha Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
59.2 mi
1h 13m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.7 mi
43m
Corridor H
28.3 mi
33m
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
9m
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.7 mi
7m
Barbour County Highway
3.8 mi
5m
South Crim Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
North Kanawha Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 59.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on US 250; WV 92
1.1 mi·2 min·South Crim Avenue
2
Continue on US 250; WV 92
2.2 mi·3 min·Barbour County Highway
3
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.3 mi·39 sec·Row Avenue North
4
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.5 mi·53 sec·Beech Avenue
5
Continue on US 250; WV 92
1.6 mi·2 min·Barbour County Highway
6
Take the exit
173 ft·4 sec
7
Merge onto US 33; US 48
28 mi·33 min·Corridor H
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 79 South: Charleston
9
Merge onto I 79
41 mi·43 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 19
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 19
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
11
Keep slight left at fork
318 ft·8 sec
12
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi·9 min·Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
13
Continue on US 19
58 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 19
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 19
0.4 mi·59 sec·US 19
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
15
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16
3.3 mi·5 min·Robert C. Byrd Drive
16
Continue on WV 16
1.3 mi·2 min·Robert C. Byrd Drive
17
Turn left onto WV 210
0.8 mi·1 min·North Kanawha Street
18
Arrive at destination
WV 210
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Belington, WV, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beckley, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belington, 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 Belington, WV
This is one driving day of about 148.4 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Belington, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 59.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.2 mi from Belington, WV
· 1h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 117.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.21 one way
$46.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.37
$50.75
premium
$4.70
$27.47
$54.93
diesel
$5.61
$32.76
$65.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.58
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.78
$9.50
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Belington, WV
Afternoon
in Belington on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beckley, WV
Afternoon
in Beckley on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 5 mph30% chanceLive 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m 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 Belington, WV to Beckley, WV covers 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor H. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.2 miles from Belington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.21 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.4 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: at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.2 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Belington, WV to Beckley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
