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Trip from Huntington, WV to Bluewell, WV

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

157.2 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

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Huntington, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntington, WV to Bluewell, WV covers 157.2 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, New Hope Road, Big Laurel Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.58 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

78.6 miles from Huntington, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 157.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and New Hope Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 139 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 139 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and New Hope Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 | 8th Street

Depart onto 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Turn right onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
142.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 9 Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

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 Bluewell, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.

Pearisburg

142.9 mi in | ~2h 45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 139 mi 2h 36m
New Hope Road 9.8 mi 17m
Big Laurel Highway 2.6 mi 3m
Troy Brown Way 1.7 mi 2m
Hal Greer Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
8th Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Ingleside Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 139 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Bluewell, WV.

1

Start on 8th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · 8th Avenue
3

Turn right onto WV 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on WV 10

1.7 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
7

Merge onto I 64

139 mi · 2 hr 36 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
9

Turn right onto US 460

2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
10

Turn right onto CR 27

372 ft · 7 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
11

Continue on CR 27

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Ingleside Road
12

Continue on CR 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
13

Turn slight left onto WV 20

9.8 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 52

0.1 mi · 14 sec · US 52
15

Turn left onto CR 20/8

107 ft · 4 sec · Old Wv 20
16

Arrive at destination

CR 20/8

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 78.6 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139 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 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.6 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluewell, 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 157.2 miles and 3h 9m.

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 I 64 for about 139 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.6 mi from Huntington, WV · 1h 32m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

79 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139 miles.

Arriving in Bluewell, WV

The final approach into Bluewell, 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 Bluewell, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 81.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.58 one way

$49.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.88 $53.76
premium $4.70 $29.09 $58.19
diesel $5.61 $34.71 $69.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marathon Gas - Tesla Supercharger

Ghent, WV

Tesla

12 DCFC

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Huntington, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Little General - Tesla Supercharger

Princeton, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moses Ford Inc

Saint Albans, WV

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 4 Non-Networked: 2 AUTEL: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.29
EV Truck/SUV 62.9 0 $22.01 $10.06

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Huntington, WV

Evening in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bluewell, WV

Evening in Bluewell on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

14 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

3h 9m 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 Bluewell, WV covers 157.2 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, New Hope Road, Big Laurel Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.6 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 $24.58 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 is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Bluewell, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.

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