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Trip from Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV

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Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

146.2 mi

235 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bradley, WV, WV

Bradley, WV

Jason Sherrod

county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Fairmont, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Robert C, Bradley Connector, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.86 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

73.1 miles from Bradley, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 146.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Robert C 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 Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Robert C Unavailable Refreshing
Bradley Connector Unavailable Refreshing
I 79 Unavailable Refreshing
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway Unavailable Refreshing
WV 273 North Unavailable Refreshing
Fairmont Gateway Connector Unavailable Refreshing
Jefferson Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Robert C — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradley, WV and Fairmont, WV.

1

Start on 4th Street

112 ft · 10 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive
3

Turn right onto Bradley Connector

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Bradley Connector
4

Turn left

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min
5

Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

0.4 mi · 55 sec · WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
8

Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

121 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
10

Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

128 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
12

Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
13

Continue on Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
14

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 73.1 miles from Bradley, WV, or about 1h 11m 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 73.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m

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 Bradley, 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 Bradley, WV

This is one driving day of about 146.2 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradley, 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 73.1 mi from Bradley, WV · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

73 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Bradley, 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

$22.86 one way

$45.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.00 $50.00
premium $4.70 $27.06 $54.12
diesel $5.61 $32.28 $64.56

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: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.35 $7.02
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.79 $5.85
EV Truck/SUV 58.5 0 $20.47 $9.36

Gas CO2

51 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bradley, WV

Evening in Bradley on Tuesday

Local time

6:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairmont, WV

Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday

Local time

6:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

73 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

8 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 23m 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 Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Robert C, Bradley Connector, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Bradley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.86 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 Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bradley, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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