Origin
Huntington, WV
Night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
187.9 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, WV
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Bethlehem, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, North State Rt. 2, Huntington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.6 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.38 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 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 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / 5th Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.9 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / 5th Avenue
Turn left onto US 60 / 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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WV 2 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.1 mi into trip
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~56m in
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WV 2; WV 62
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
Navigation decision point
6
105.4 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
187.5 mi into trip
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~3h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bethlehem
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 Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
105 mi in
|
~2h 7m
|
via WV 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 63.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| Huntington Road | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| Ohio River Road | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| SR 7 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Bethlehem, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 60
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Short Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Short Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
7
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Ohio River Road
8
Continue on WV 2
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Huntington Road
9
Continue on WV 2
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Viand Street
10
Continue on WV 2
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
WV 2
11
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
29 mi
·
35 min
·
WV 2; WV 62
12
Turn left onto WV 2
34 mi
·
36 min
·
WV 2
13
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
16
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
18
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
19
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
23
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
24
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 872
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
26
Continue on SR 7
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 7
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
28
Turn left
519 ft
·
14 sec
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
30
Merge onto I 470
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 470
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Bethlehem
32
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Bethlehem
33
Turn straight onto CR 91/1
389 ft
·
7 sec
·
Spruce Street
34
Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
35
Turn slight right onto Ridgecrest Road
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ridgecrest Road
36
Arrive at destination
Ridgecrest Road
Trip Plan
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 94 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94 miles or 1h 55m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV
This is one driving day of about 187.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntington, 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.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 63.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94 mi from Huntington, WV · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 94 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.
Arriving in Bethlehem, WV
The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
$29.38 one way
$58.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.78 | $69.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
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: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Bethlehem, WV
Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 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 Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, North State Rt. 2, Huntington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94 miles from Huntington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.38 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.9 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
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