Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Evening in Clarksburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksburg, WV
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Brookhaven, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV covers 39.1 miles and takes about 47m 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, Corridor D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.11 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
19.5 miles from Clarksburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 29 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Third Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Third Street
Turn left onto South Third Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 North
4
33.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
4
37.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward WV-7: Sabraton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV-7: Sabraton
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Buckhannon Avenue
Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| I 68 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Corridor D | 3 mi | 4m |
| Brookhaven Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Third Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Earl Core Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buckhannon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 29 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Brookhaven, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Third Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Third Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
4
Merge onto US 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Corridor D
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
6
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 68
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward WV-7: Sabraton
10
Turn left onto WV 7
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Earl Core Road
11
Turn left onto Brookhaven Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookhaven Road
12
Continue on CR 7/22
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Brookhaven Road
13
Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buckhannon Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Buckhannon Avenue
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 19.5 miles from Clarksburg, WV, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 39.1 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 39.1 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksburg, 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 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Clarksburg, WV · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 39.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Clarksburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, WV
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, 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
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Brookhaven, WV
Evening in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
20 mi in
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
25 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
47m 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 Clarksburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV covers 39.1 miles and takes about 47m 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, Corridor D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Clarksburg, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.11 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 39.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Clarksburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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