Origin
Fairmont, WV
Afternoon in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Oceana, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
186.1 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
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6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Oceana, WV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 186.1 miles through the heart of West Virginia, this drive connects Fairmont to Oceana in approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, making it an efficient option for those looking to traverse the state without needing an overnight stay. Your primary route will take you via the Fairmont Gateway Connector, the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, and US 19 South. Expect to spend roughly $30 on fuel for the trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the trip maintains a consistent geographic feel throughout your travels.
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
93.1 miles from Fairmont, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that rewards your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the route features zero percent highway share, you will spend your entire time navigating secondary roads that demand active driving. This profile creates a more technical experience than a typical high-speed sprint, so keep your focus on the road ahead. The winding nature of the path means your pace will fluctuate, keeping the drive engaging from start to finish. You should anticipate a consistent rhythm as you transition through the local topography between these two West Virginia communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
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 Oceana, WV is easy. At 3h 52m 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 Oceana, 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 |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Virginia Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harper Road | 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 Oceana, 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
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
4
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
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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
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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
·
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
60 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
1.1 mi
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2 min
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I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
14
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
2.0 mi
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2 min
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West Virginia Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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WV 3: Beckley
16
Turn right onto Harper Road
10 mi
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16 min
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Harper Road
17
Continue on Bolt Road
14 mi
·
24 min
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Bolt Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pond Fork Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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Pond Fork Road
19
Continue on Kopperston Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
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Kopperston Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 52 minute duration, it is wise to plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Because this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have maximum visibility for the curves ahead. Flexibility is a major advantage here; since the trip is manageable in one day, you have the freedom to pace your drive to suit your own comfort level. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $30 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Prioritize a steady, cautious pace to best handle the winding local roads that define this transit.
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 93.1 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 56m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 1h 56m 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 Oceana, 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 186.1 miles and 3h 52m.
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 93.1 mi from Fairmont, WV · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 93.1 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oceana, WV
The final approach into Oceana, 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 Oceana, 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
$29.10 one way
$58.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.44 | $68.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
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: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.05 | $11.91 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Oceana, WV
Afternoon in Oceana on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
93 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
43 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 52m 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 Oceana, WV covers 186.1 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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 93.1 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 $29.10 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 Oceana, WV is easy. At 3h 52m 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 Oceana, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Oceana, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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