Origin
Fairmont, WV
Afternoon in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Hinton, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
180.5 mi
290 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
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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Hinton, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Fairmont to Hinton covers 180.5 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 37 minutes. Because this is a relatively manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, and I-64. Budgeting approximately $29 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, you will experience a consistent transition through the state's interior landscape. This route offers a straightforward, practical path for those looking to connect two distinct areas of the region efficiently.
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
90.3 miles from Fairmont, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between different road types as you head south. You will spend about 42% of your journey on highways, providing a balance between steady cruising and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted section involves 77.6 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which serves as the backbone of your trek. Expect the road quality and traffic flow to shift as you move from the initial highway segments onto the secondary routes. Being behind the wheel requires staying alert to these changes, as the character of the pavement and the pace of travel evolve throughout the 180.5-mile drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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
Gently rolling terrain
2,645 ft
837 ft
Total Climb
2,943 ft
Total Descent
2,470 ft
Highest Point
2,645 ft
~157.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,808 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 Hinton, WV is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Hinton, 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 |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Upper Millcreek Telsa Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joe L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 20 | 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 Hinton, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Jefferson Street
2
Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
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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
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3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
6
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.4 mi
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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
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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US 19 South: Beckley
10
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
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Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
12
Continue straight
58 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
0.4 mi
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1 min
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US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
14
Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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Robert C. Byrd Drive
15
Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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Joe L. Smith Drive
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lewisburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 64 East: Lewisburg
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Hinton, Sandstone
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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WV 20: Hinton, Sandstone
19
Turn left onto Meadow Creek Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
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Meadow Creek Road
20
Continue on WV 20
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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WV 20
21
Continue on Temple Street
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Temple Street
22
Continue on Summers Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Summers Street
23
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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4th Avenue
24
Turn right
190 ft
·
14 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for the morning is your best bet to ensure a comfortable pace before traffic patterns shift. With only one scheduled stop recommended, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs or refuel whenever you feel the need. Keep a close eye on your odometer during the long 77.6-mile stretch on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, as it is easy to lose track of your progress on such a sustained section. Since the total trip cost is estimated at $29, filling up before you leave Fairmont will simplify your journey significantly. Use that single planned stop as a mid-way point to reset your focus before finishing the final leg into Hinton.
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 90.3 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 48m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hinton, 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 180.5 miles and 3h 37m.
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 90.3 mi from Fairmont, WV · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 90.3 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hinton, WV
The final approach into Hinton, 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 Hinton, 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
$28.23 one way
$56.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 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 | 54.2 | 0 | $18.95 | $8.66 |
| Efficient EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
Gas CO2
63 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.
Destination
Hinton, WV
Afternoon in Hinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
NE 2 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
90 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
35 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 37m 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 Hinton, WV covers 180.5 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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, US 19 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.3 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 $28.23 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.
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Hinton, WV is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Hinton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Hinton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 837 ft to 2,645 ft elevation with about 2,943 ft of total climbing.
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