Origin
Brookhaven, WV
Evening in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, WV to Fairmont, WV
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 20.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 68, Brookhaven Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 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
10.2 miles from Brookhaven, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road
Turn left onto CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WV 7 / Earl Core Road
At end of road, turn right onto WV 7 / Earl Core Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
5
18.7 mi into trip
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~22m 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
19.8 mi into trip
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~24m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| I 68 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Brookhaven Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Earl Core Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buckhannon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
10 sec
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Buckhannon Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 7/22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Brookhaven Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto WV 7
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Earl Core Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto I 68
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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I 68
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
7
Merge onto I 79
12 mi
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13 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
9
Turn left onto WV 273
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
10
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
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2 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
11
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
12
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
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3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
13
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
14
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
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57 sec
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Jefferson Street
15
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 10.2 miles from Brookhaven, WV, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.4 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 20.3 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
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 Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV
This is one driving day of about 20.3 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 12.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Brookhaven, WV · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
10 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 20.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Brookhaven, 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
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 Brookhaven, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 20.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 68, Brookhaven Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Brookhaven, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Brookhaven, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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