Skip to main content

Trip from Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

1h

Distance

51.2 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

Downtown Brush Fork, WV, WV

Brush Fork, WV

alleksana

city in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Beckley, WV

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charcoal Street, Brushfork Road, Airport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.01 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

25.6 miles from Brush Fork, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charcoal 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 1h 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 Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charcoal Street Unavailable Refreshing
Brushfork Road Unavailable Refreshing
Airport Road Unavailable Refreshing
Big Laurel Highway Unavailable Refreshing
West Virginia Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
WV 16 Unavailable Refreshing
Coalfields Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
Robert C Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Charcoal Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Fork, WV and Beckley, WV.

1

Start on Old Bramwell Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Old Bramwell Road
2

Turn right onto Charcoal Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Charcoal Street
3

Turn right onto Brushfork Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Brushfork Road
4

Continue on Airport Road

6.1 mi · 10 min · Airport Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left

1.4 mi · 2 min
6

Turn right

449 ft · 11 sec
7

Turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

7.0 mi · 8 min · Big Laurel Highway
8

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
9

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

33 mi · 35 min · West Virginia Turnpike
10

Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

0.3 mi · 35 sec · WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
11

Continue on Coalfields Expressway

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive
13

Turn straight onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
14

Turn right onto Neville Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Neville Street
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

151 ft · 7 sec · South Heber Street
16

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
17

Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

121 ft · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
18

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 25.6 miles from Brush Fork, WV, or about 30m 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 51.2 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.6 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beckley, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Brush Fork, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Brush Fork, WV

This is one driving day of about 51.2 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brush Fork, 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 25.6 mi from Brush Fork, WV · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winston-Salem, NC

26 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winston-Salem, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Brush Fork, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Beckley, WV

The final approach into Beckley, 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 Beckley, 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

$8.01 one way

$16.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.75 $17.51
premium $4.70 $9.48 $18.95
diesel $5.61 $11.30 $22.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46
Efficient EV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
EV Truck/SUV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 3 days ago

Origin

Brush Fork, WV

Evening in Brush Fork on Tuesday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beckley, WV

Evening in Beckley on Tuesday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 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 Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charcoal Street, Brushfork Road, Airport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Brush Fork, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.01 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 Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 1h 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 Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Brush Fork, WV or browse trips ending in Beckley, WV.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WV road trips.

Explore maps for Brush Fork, WV or Beckley, WV on MapSof.net.