Trip from Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV

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Drive Time

43m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

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

If you are looking for a quick excursion through West Virginia, the 33.9-mile journey from Charleston to Buffalo is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover your transit costs, keeping the trip highly economical. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you plenty of time to explore your destination once you arrive. The route keeps you within the Southeast region, ensuring the drive remains consistent with the local landscape you start in.

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

16.9 miles from Charleston, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 61% of this route is dedicated to higher-speed travel. You will spend your time navigating US 119, the Fruth-Lanham Highway, and WV 62 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 119, where you will cover 16.9 miles without needing to change your trajectory. While the drive is efficient and functional, the transition between these major corridors defines the rhythm of your time behind the wheel. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes direct movement over winding, technical backroads.

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.

Quarrier Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

873 ft 538 ft

Total Climb

801 ft

Total Descent

826 ft

Highest Point

873 ft

~19.8 mi in

Elevation Range

335 ft

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 Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV is easy. At 43m 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 Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Quarrier Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Randolph Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pennsylvania Avenue South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 64 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 35	Unavailable	Refreshing
Scott Depot	Unavailable	Refreshing
Fruth-Lanham Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
WV 62	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Buffalo, WV.

1

Start on Dickinson Street

486 ft · 12 sec · Dickinson Street

2

Turn right onto Quarrier Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Quarrier Street

3

Continue on Randolph Street

377 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

4

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue South

312 ft · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue South

5

Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

17 mi · 19 min · I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

6

Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

7

Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Scott Depot

8

Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

11 mi · 13 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

9

Take the exit slight right toward WV 62: Buffalo, Eleanor

0.2 mi · 34 sec · WV 62: Buffalo, Eleanor

10

Keep slight left to continue on Shamrock Road

407 ft · 13 sec · Shamrock Road

11

Turn right onto WV 869

0.6 mi · 47 sec · WV 869

12

Continue on WV 869

0.6 mi · 1 min · WV 869

13

At the end of the road, turn left

2.6 mi · 4 min

14

Turn straight onto River Street

33 ft · 2 sec · River Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is under an hour, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 33.9-mile distance is easily managed in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Charleston, as a $5 budget assumes a standard vehicle efficiency for this specific mileage. Focus on maintaining a steady pace as you transition between US 119 and WV 62 to ensure a smooth arrival. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Buffalo exactly when you need to be there.

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 16.9 miles from Charleston, WV, or about 21m 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 33.9 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Charleston, 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 Charleston, WV

This is one driving day of about 33.9 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charleston, 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 16.9 mi from Charleston, WV · 21m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

17 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

Wellston, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buffalo, WV

The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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

$5.30 one way

$10.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$5.80	$11.59
premium	$4.70	$6.27	$12.55
diesel	$5.61	$7.48	$14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.2	$3.56	$1.63
Efficient EV	8.5	$2.97	$1.36
EV Truck/SUV	13.6	$4.75	$2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 5 days ago

Origin

Charleston, WV

Evening in Charleston on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, WV

Evening in Buffalo on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

50 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

43m 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 Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV covers 33.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Quarrier Street, Randolph Street, Pennsylvania Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Charleston, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV is easy. At 43m 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 Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Charleston, WV to Buffalo, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 538 ft to 873 ft elevation with about 801 ft of total climbing.