Origin
Fairmont, WV
Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Chesapeake, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
152.1 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, WV
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Chesapeake, WV
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Trip Overview
Stretching 152.1 miles across West Virginia, this journey from Fairmont to Chesapeake is a manageable day trip that typically takes 2 hours and 48 minutes to complete. You will navigate a mix of routes including the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I-77, and Maccorkle Avenue. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel makes this an economical excursion within the Southeast region. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily handle it in one day without needing an overnight stay. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between these two West Virginia communities.
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
76 miles from Fairmont, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 9% of the trip spent on major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating regional thoroughfares. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 135.1 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the highway toward the local roads of Maccorkle Avenue, the driving pace shifts, requiring you to adapt to the more technical, winding nature of the route. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel as you navigate the varied road conditions.
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.
Fairmont Gateway Connector is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,159 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
995 ft
Total Descent
1,377 ft
Highest Point
1,159 ft
~38 mi in
Elevation Range
552 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 Fairmont, WV to Chesapeake, WV is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Fairmont, WV to Chesapeake, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maccorkle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fairmont Gateway Connector
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Chesapeake, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Street
2
Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
4
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
6
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
7
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Merge slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maccorkle Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Maccorkle Avenue
13
Turn left onto 125th Street
7 ft
·
125th Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a one-stop trip, plan your single break carefully to maximize your comfort during the nearly three-hour duration. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to avoid potential traffic congestion as you transition onto local roads like Maccorkle Avenue. Given that fuel costs are estimated at $24, fill up your tank before departing Fairmont to ensure you have plenty of range for the 152.1-mile trek. Since the route is turn-heavy, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to avoid missing transitions between the highway stretches and the local segments. This flexibility allows you to easily adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 24m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake, 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 152.1 miles and 2h 48m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76 mi from Fairmont, WV · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesapeake, WV
The final approach into Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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
$23.79 one way
$47.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.01 | $52.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Chesapeake, WV
Evening in Chesapeake on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
NE 1 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
76 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
36 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
2h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Chesapeake, WV covers 152.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairmont Gateway Connector, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, WV 94. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76 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 $23.79 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Chesapeake, WV is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Fairmont, WV to Chesapeake, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Chesapeake, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 608 ft to 1,159 ft elevation with about 995 ft of total climbing.
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