Trip from Fairmont, WV to Bluewell, WV

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Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 45m ★

6 AM

3h 58m

8 AM

4h 24m

10 AM

4h 7m

12 PM

4h 4m

3 PM

4h 8m

5 PM

4h 23m

8 PM

3h 50m

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 Fairmont, WV to Bluewell, WV covers 201.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.46 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100.6 miles from Fairmont, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Fairmont, WV to Bluewell, WV covers 201.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 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 77.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

148.3 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

186.9 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 9 Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fairmont, WV to Bluewell, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.

Pearisburg

186.9 mi in | ~3h 33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	77.6 mi	1h 23m
US 19	60.4 mi	1h 14m
West Virginia Turnpike	37.5 mi	40m
New Hope Road	9.8 mi	17m
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road	8.6 mi	9m
Big Laurel Highway	2.6 mi	3m
Fairmont Gateway Connector	0.8 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 77.6 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Bluewell, WV.

Start on Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Jefferson Street

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

129 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

128 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Continue on WV 273

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 79

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Take the exit onto US 19

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 19

Toward US 19 South: Beckley

Keep slight left at fork

318 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

8.6 mi · 9 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

Continue on US 19

60 mi · 1 hr 13 min · US 19

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min

Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

Merge onto I 64; I 77

38 mi · 40 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 9 Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

Turn right onto US 460

2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway

Turn right onto CR 27

372 ft · 7 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

Continue on CR 27

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Ingleside Road

Continue on CR 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn slight left onto WV 20

9.8 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 52

0.1 mi · 14 sec · US 52

Turn left onto CR 20/8

107 ft · 4 sec · Old Wv 20

Arrive at destination

CR 20/8

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 10m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fairmont, 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 Fairmont, WV

This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairmont, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 77.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.6 mi from Fairmont, WV · 1h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

101 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.

Arriving in Bluewell, WV

The final approach into Bluewell, 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 Bluewell, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 117.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.46 one way

$62.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.40	$68.80
premium	$4.70	$37.24	$74.48
diesel	$5.61	$44.42	$88.84

Estimated Tolls: $2.63

West Virginia Turnpike (37.5 mi) $2.63

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.4	0	$21.13	$9.66
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.60	$8.05
EV Truck/SUV	80.5	1	$28.17	$12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Fairmont, WV

Night in Fairmont on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bluewell, WV

Night in Bluewell on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

101 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

9 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

3h 58m 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 Fairmont, WV to Bluewell, WV covers 201.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Fairmont, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.