Origin
Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV
Morning in Fair Oaks Trailer Park on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV to Alderson, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV
Matheus Bertelli
Alderson, WV
Jason Sherrod
Trip Overview
Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV to Alderson, WV is 15.7 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Highland Trail and US 219, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, moving from one part of West Virginia to another. It's a straightforward drive, more about getting from point A to point B than a destination in itself. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick errand or an easy connection between two nearby points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than a highway cruise. Only about 12% of the route involves highway travel. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on Highland Trail, covering 11.2 miles. The rest of the journey will involve navigating local roads, including sections of US 219 and Maplewood Avenue, requiring your attention to the road.
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.
Highland Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 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 early in the drive near CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive.
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 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 219 / Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 219): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive
Turn right onto CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 219 / Maplewood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 219 / Maplewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 219
Turn slight right onto US 219
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 219 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 219 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WV 63 / Greenbrier Avenue
Turn left onto WV 63 / Greenbrier Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Trail | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| US 219 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Maplewood Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greenbrier Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Riverview Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fair Oaks Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highland Trail
— 11.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV and Alderson, WV.
1
Start on this road
189 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 37/10
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fair Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maplewood Avenue
4
Turn straight onto US 219
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 219
5
Turn slight right onto US 219
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 219
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 219
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto WV 63
273 ft
·
10 sec
·
Walnut Street
8
Turn left onto WV 63
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Greenbrier Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto WV 63
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walker Street
10
Turn slight left onto WV 63
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Trail
11
Continue on WV 63
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Highland Trail
12
Turn left onto WV 12
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Riverside Drive
13
Continue on WV 12
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Riverview Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
WV 12
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Alderson, WV
Morning in Alderson on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
8 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
23m 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 Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV to Alderson, WV covers 15.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Trail, US 219, Maplewood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 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 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 37/10 / Fair Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 219 / Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 219): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fair Oaks Trailer Park, WV to Alderson, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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