Origin
Brookhaven, WV
Evening in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, WV to South Charleston, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
160.1 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, WV to South Charleston, WV covers 160.1 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.04 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
80 miles from Brookhaven, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 160.1 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 147.8 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 13 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 160.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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
155.6 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
6
158.9 mi into trip
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~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Montrose Drive
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 147.8 mi | 2h 38m |
| I 68 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| I 64 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 77 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Brookhaven Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Earl Core Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Montrose Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 147.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, WV and South Charleston, WV.
1
Start on Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
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
·
I 68
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
7
Merge onto I 79
148 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8
Merge onto I 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto I 64
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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I 64
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Montrose Drive
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Montrose Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Montrose Drive
14
Turn left onto US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
US 60
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80 miles from Brookhaven, WV, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.8 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Charleston, 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 160.1 miles and 2h 55m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 147.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80 mi from Brookhaven, WV · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80 miles from Brookhaven, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.8 miles.
Arriving in South Charleston, WV
The final approach into South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.04 one way
$50.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.37 | $54.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
South Charleston, WV
Evening in South Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
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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
31 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 55m 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 South Charleston, WV covers 160.1 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80 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 $25.04 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 South Charleston, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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