The drive from Fairmont, WV to Bolivar, WV covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 68, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Rohrersville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.3 miles on I 68.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.57 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
91.4 miles from Fairmont, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 182.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 182.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 68 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 68.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 68 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 159.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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14 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
159.6 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35
Toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
9
159.8 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South Mountain Corridor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South...
4
166.2 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|MD 67 / Rohrersville Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 67 / Rohrersville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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182.4 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 340 ALT / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 340 ALT / Washington Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairmont, WV and Bolivar, WV, road signs point toward Boonsboro, Big Cork and Mountain Corridor.
Boonsboro
159.6 mi in|~2h 57m
Big Cork
159.8 mi in|~2h 57m
Mountain Corridor
159.8 mi in|~2h 57m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 68
112.3 mi
2h 3m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.6 mi
31m
Rohrersville Road
12.1 mi
18m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi
12m
Mapleville Road
4.5 mi
8m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
3m
Jefferson Pike
1.9 mi
3m
William L. Wilson Freeway
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 68
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Bolivar, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto WV 310
0.2 mi·33 sec·Merchant Street
3
Continue on WV 310
1.0 mi·2 min·East Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto WV 310
0.4 mi·56 sec·Grafton Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
12 mi·12 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
112 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 68
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.7 mi·5 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.3 mi·3 min·I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
11
Continue on I 70
25 mi·26 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 35Toward MD 66: Smithsburg, BoonsboroUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
236 ft·5 sec
Toward MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South Mountain CorridorUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MD 66
4.5 mi·8 min·Mapleville Road
15
Continue on MD 66
0.7 mi·1 min·Maple Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 40 ALT
1.2 mi·1 min·North Main Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MD 67
19 ft·0 sec·Rohrersville Road
18
Continue on MD 67
12 mi·18 min·Rohrersville Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
20
Merge onto US 340
1.9 mi·3 min·Jefferson Pike
21
Continue on US 340
1.6 mi·2 min·William L. Wilson Freeway
22
Turn right onto Union Street
382 ft·17 sec·Union Street
23
Turn left onto Primrose Lane
300 ft·13 sec·Primrose Lane
24
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 340 ALT
0.3 mi·34 sec·Washington Street
26
Turn left onto Clay Street
94 ft·4 sec·Clay Street
27
Arrive at destination
Clay Street
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 91.4 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 40 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairmont, 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 Fairmont, WV
This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 I 68 for about 112.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.4 mi from Fairmont, WV
· 1h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 91.4 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 I 68 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.3 miles.
Arriving in Bolivar, WV
The final approach into Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$20
near mile 182.7
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.57 one way
$57.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.24
$62.48
premium
$4.70
$33.81
$67.63
diesel
$5.61
$40.34
$80.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.18
$8.77
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
EV Truck/SUV
73.1
0
$25.58
$11.69
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Fairmont, WV
Late night
in Fairmont on Friday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bolivar, WV
Late night
in Bolivar on Friday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
91 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
21 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 35m 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 Bolivar, WV covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 68, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Rohrersville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.4 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 $28.57 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 159.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairmont, WV and Bolivar, WV, road signs point toward Boonsboro, Big Cork and Mountain Corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
