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Trip from Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

36.5 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hatfield, WV, WV

Hatfield, WV

Federated Art

Downtown Gilbert, WV, WV

Gilbert, WV

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV covers 36.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 52, R. A. West Highway, West 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV covers 36.5 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 52; US 119.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV is easy. At 46m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 119): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 52 Truck / Arvey Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 52 / West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52; US 119

Turn right onto US 52; US 119

Navigation decision point

4
4.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 52 Truck / Arvey Street

Turn left onto US 52 Truck / Arvey Street

Navigation decision point

5
5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 52 / West 4th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 52 / West 4th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
36.5 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 52; WV 80

Turn right onto US 52; WV 80

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 52 14.4 mi 18m
R. A. West Highway 10.4 mi 14m
West 4th Avenue 7.9 mi 9m
Pigeon Creek Drive 3.6 mi 4m
Harvey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Arvey Street <0.1 mi <1m
Deskins Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 52 — 14.4 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hatfield, WV and Gilbert, WV.

1

Start on Deskins Drive

114 ft · 10 sec · Deskins Drive
2

Turn right onto US 52; US 119

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 52; US 119
3

Turn left onto US 52 Truck

346 ft · 6 sec · Arvey Street
4

Continue on US 52 Truck

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Harvey Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto US 52

7.9 mi · 9 min · West 4th Avenue
6

Continue on US 52; WV 65

3.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Creek Drive
7

Continue on CR 252/57

10 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway
8

Continue on US 52

9.7 mi · 13 min · US 52
9

Turn right onto US 52; WV 80

68 ft · 0 sec · US 52; WV 80
10

Arrive at destination

US 52; WV 80

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Hatfield, WV · 21m into the drive

Downtown Matewan, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Matewan, WV

18 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

Gilbert Creek, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Matewan, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Hatfield, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gilbert, WV

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gilbert, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.71 one way

$11.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.24 $12.48
premium $4.70 $6.76 $13.51
diesel $5.61 $8.06 $16.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hatfield, WV

Afternoon in Hatfield on Saturday

Local time

12:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gilbert, WV

Afternoon in Gilbert on Saturday

Local time

12:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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

46m 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 Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV covers 36.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 52, R. A. West Highway, West 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Hatfield, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 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.

The drive from Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV is easy. At 46m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 119): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 52 Truck / Arvey Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 52 / West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Hatfield, WV to Gilbert, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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