Origin
Bluewell, WV
Evening in Bluewell on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluewell, WV to Fairmont, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
204 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
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6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
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 Bluewell, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 204 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Hope Road, Morrison Drive, Bluefield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.90 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
102 miles from Bluewell, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 204 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Hope Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluewell, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morrison Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluefield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stafford Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ingleside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Princeton-Ingleside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Laurel Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Virginia Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
New Hope Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on Old Wv 20
108 ft
·
5 sec
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Old Wv 20
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
3
Turn right onto New Hope Road
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
New Hope Road
4
Turn right onto Morrison Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Morrison Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road
417 ft
·
9 sec
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Bluefield Road
6
Turn right onto Stafford Drive
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Stafford Drive
7
Turn right onto Ingleside Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingleside Road
8
Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
Princeton-Ingleside Road
9
Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Laurel Highway
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
38 mi
·
41 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
13
Continue straight
67 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
14
Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
15
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
17
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
121 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
19
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
21
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
22
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
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Jefferson Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Bluewell, WV, or about 1h 43m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
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 Bluewell, 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 Bluewell, WV
This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bluewell, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102 mi from Bluewell, WV · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 102 miles from Bluewell, 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
$31.90 one way
$63.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.04 | $90.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.56 | $13.06 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
102 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
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
3h 26m 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 Bluewell, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 204 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hope Road, Morrison Drive, Bluefield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102 miles from Bluewell, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluewell, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bluewell, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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