Origin
Benwood, WV
Morning in Benwood on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
96 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 96 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McMechen Street, Jefferson Avenue, 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.01 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
48 miles from Benwood, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 96 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McMechen Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McMechen Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dragon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hornet Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Husky Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
McMechen Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benwood, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on 5th Street
233 ft
·
16 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto McMechen Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
McMechen Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
9 min
5
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
6
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
8
Continue on Dragon Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dragon Highway
9
Continue on Dragon Highway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dragon Highway
10
Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dragon Highway
11
Continue on Hornet Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
12
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
13
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on United States Highway 250
12 mi
·
14 min
·
United States Highway 250
15
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Adams Street
16
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Street
17
Arrive at your destination
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 48 miles from Benwood, WV, or about 47m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 47m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmont, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Benwood, 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 Benwood, WV
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Benwood, WV · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Benwood, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairmont, WV
The final approach into Fairmont, 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 Fairmont, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.41 | $32.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Fairmont, WV
Morning in Fairmont on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
48 mi in
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
11 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 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 96 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McMechen Street, Jefferson Avenue, 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Benwood, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.01 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.
The drive from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benwood, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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