Origin
Bolivar, WV
Afternoon in Bolivar on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
189.7 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bolivar, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, William L, Shepherdstown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.66 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
94.9 miles from Bolivar, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 189.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| William L | — | — |
| Shepherdstown Pike | — | — |
| East Washington Street | — | — |
| South Princess Street | — | — |
| East German Street | — | — |
| North Duke Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on Clay Street
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clay Street
2
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto William L. Wilson Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
William L. Wilson Freeway
4
Turn right onto Shepherdstown Pike
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shepherdstown Pike
5
Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Shepherdstown Pike
6
Continue on East Washington Street
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Washington Street
7
Turn right onto South Princess Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Princess Street
8
Turn left onto East German Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East German Street
9
Turn right onto North Duke Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Duke Street
10
Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Shepherdstown Pike
11
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto North Church Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Church Street
13
Continue on Sharpsburg Pike
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Sharpsburg Pike
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
17
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
106 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
US 40, I 68: Cumberland
19
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
6 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-79 S: Fairmont
21
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
23
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
25
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
27
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
28
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Jefferson Street
29
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 94.9 miles from Bolivar, WV, or about 1h 34m 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 42 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
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 Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, WV
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Bolivar, 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 94.9 mi from Bolivar, WV · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Bolivar, 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
$29.66 one way
$59.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.44 | $64.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Fairmont, WV
Afternoon in Fairmont on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
95 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
21 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 9m 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 Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, William L, Shepherdstown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.9 miles from Bolivar, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.66 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.
The drive from Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolivar, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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