Trip from Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Flowing Springs Road, Shepherdstown Pike, East 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Charles Town, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV?

The route from Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

11.2 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m ★

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 Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Flowing Springs Road, Shepherdstown Pike, East 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Flowing Springs Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Flowing Springs Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Fairfax Boulevard.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Fairfax Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (South Fairfax Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 17 / Flowing Springs Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Fairfax Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto South Fairfax Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Fairfax Boulevard

Right onto South Fairfax Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4

1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 17 / Flowing Springs Road

Enter roundabout onto CR 17 / Flowing Springs Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

11 mi into trip | ~18m in | WV 230 / South Princess Street

Turn right onto WV 230 / South Princess Street

Navigation decision point

5

11.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | East German Street

Turn right onto East German Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Flowing Springs Road	7.5 mi	12m
Shepherdstown Pike	1.9 mi	2m
East 5th Avenue	1 mi	1m
South Fairfax Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
South George Street	0.2 mi	<1m
South Princess Street	0.1 mi	<1m
East Washington Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
East German Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Flowing Springs Road — 7.5 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charles Town, WV and Shepherdstown, WV.

1

Start on WV 115

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South George Street

2

Continue on WV 115

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard

3

Enter roundabout onto South Fairfax Boulevard

199 ft · 3 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard

4

Continue on South Fairfax Boulevard

376 ft · 7 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard

5

Turn right onto CR 17/4

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 5th Avenue

6

Enter roundabout onto CR 17

135 ft · 2 sec · Flowing Springs Road

7

Continue on CR 17

7.4 mi · 12 min · Flowing Springs Road

8

Turn straight onto WV 230

1.9 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

9

Continue on WV 230

505 ft · 11 sec · East Washington Street

10

Turn right onto WV 230

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Princess Street

11

Turn right onto East German Street

61 ft · 2 sec · East German Street

12

Arrive at destination

East German Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.75 one way

$3.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$1.92	$3.83
premium	$4.70	$2.07	$4.15
diesel	$5.61	$2.47	$4.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.4	$1.18	$0.54
Efficient EV	2.8	$0.98	$0.45
EV Truck/SUV	4.5	$1.57	$0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Charles Town, WV

Evening in Charles Town on Thursday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shepherdstown, WV

Evening in Shepherdstown on Thursday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

18m 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 Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Flowing Springs Road, Shepherdstown Pike, East 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Charles Town, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Fairfax Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (South Fairfax Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 17 / Flowing Springs Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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