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Trip from Hatfield, WV to Williamson, WV

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

Drive Time

5m

Distance

5 mi

8 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 5m ★
6 AM
0h 6m
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m

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

county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Williamson, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hatfield, WV to Williamson, WV covers 5 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 52, Harvey Street, Arvey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5m. Total distance: 5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5m highway drive covering 5 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and Harvey Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.7 miles on US 52.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 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 4.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

798 ft 639 ft

Total Climb

244 ft

Total Descent

245 ft

Highest Point

798 ft

~3.9 mi in

Elevation Range

159 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Harvey Street. 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 Williamson, WV is easy. At 5m with 95% 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.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 52 4.7 mi 5m
Harvey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Arvey Street <0.1 mi <1m
Deskins Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 52 — 4.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hatfield, WV and Williamson, 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 · 11 sec · Harvey Street
5

Arrive at destination

Harvey Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.78 one way

$1.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $0.85 $1.71
premium $4.70 $0.93 $1.85
diesel $5.61 $1.10 $2.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.5 0 $0.52 $0.24
Efficient EV 1.3 0 $0.44 $0.20
EV Truck/SUV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Morning in Hatfield on Saturday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williamson, WV

Morning in Williamson on Saturday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

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

5m 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 Williamson, WV covers 5 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 52, Harvey Street, Arvey Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 2.5 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 $0.78 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 Williamson, WV is easy. At 5m with 95% 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.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 639 ft to 798 ft elevation with about 244 ft of total climbing.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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