Origin
Boaz, WV
Evening in Boaz on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boaz, WV to Fairmont, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
100.4 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boaz, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boaz, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Rosemar Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.6 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.70 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
50.2 miles from Boaz, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 100.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 72.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 21/2.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 21/2): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Foley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 21/2
Turn right onto CR 21/2
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Foley Avenue
Turn left onto Foley Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
98.4 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
5
99.8 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 72.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Rosemar Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Williams Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Emerson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on CR 21/13
77 ft
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5 sec
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CR 21/13
2
Turn right onto CR 21/2
499 ft
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22 sec
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CR 21/2
3
Turn right onto WV 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Williams Highway
4
Turn left onto CR 10
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Rosemar Road
5
Turn right onto WV 68
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Emerson Avenue
6
Turn left onto 36th Street
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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36th Street
7
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Broad Street
8
Turn left onto Foley Avenue
0.3 mi
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56 sec
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Foley Avenue
9
Continue on Fairview Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Fairview Avenue
10
Turn left onto 29th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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29th Street
11
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Harrison Avenue
12
Turn left onto WV 618
0.5 mi
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1 min
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7th Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
14
Merge onto US 50
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Corridor D
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
16
Merge onto I 79
16 mi
·
17 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
18
Turn left onto WV 273
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
19
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
20
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
21
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
22
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
23
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
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57 sec
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Jefferson Street
24
Arrive at destination
Jefferson 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 50.2 miles from Boaz, WV, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m
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 Boaz, 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 Boaz, WV
This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boaz, 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 Corridor D for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.2 mi from Boaz, WV · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.2 miles from Boaz, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.6 miles.
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
$15.70 one way
$31.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.17 | $44.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
50 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
43 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
2h 6m 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 Boaz, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Rosemar Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Boaz, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.70 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 is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 21/2): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Foley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boaz, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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