Origin
Fairmont, WV
Late night in Fairmont on Wednesday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Pennsboro, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
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6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Pennsboro, WV covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Fairmont Gateway Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.5 miles from Fairmont, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 59 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 13 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 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
5
18 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
59 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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Collins Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Collins Avenue
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.
On the drive from Fairmont, WV to Pennsboro, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Bridgeport
17.8 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 39.6 mi | 47m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Myles Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pullman Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Masonic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 39.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Pennsboro, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
3
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
129 ft
·
3 sec
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Fairmont Gateway Connector
4
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
5
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
6
Continue on WV 273
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 79
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
10
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge onto US 50
40 mi
·
47 min
·
Corridor D
12
Turn right onto WV 74
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Pullman Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto WV 74
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Myles Avenue
14
Turn right onto WV 74
152 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
15
Turn left onto WV 74
173 ft
·
5 sec
·
Masonic Avenue
16
Turn right onto WV 74
307 ft
·
11 sec
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Broadway Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Collins Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Collins Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Collins Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.5 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 59 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.5 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsboro, 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 59 miles and 1h 11m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Fairmont, WV · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pennsboro, WV
The final approach into Pennsboro, 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 Pennsboro, 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
$9.23 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Pennsboro, WV
Late night in Pennsboro on Wednesday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
30 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Pennsboro, WV covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Fairmont Gateway Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.23 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 13 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 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 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fairmont, WV to Pennsboro, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
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