Origin
Matewan, WV
Morning in Matewan on Saturday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Matewan, WV to Hatfield, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Matewan, WV
Federated Art
Hatfield, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
Matewan to Hatfield is 21.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US 52, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically West Virginia. It's a straightforward trip focused mainly on highway travel. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of it on main roads like US 52 and WV 65. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15.8 miles on US 52, offering a continuous driving experience. The journey transitions from US 52 onto Main Street before concluding on WV 65. Expect a consistent feel as you navigate these established roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 65 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 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 (WV 65 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 52; WV 65): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 52; US 119): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 65 / Main Street
Turn left onto WV 65 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 52; WV 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; WV 65
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 52; US 119
Turn right onto US 52; US 119
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Deskins Drive
Turn left onto Deskins Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| WV 65 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Deskins Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mate Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matewan, WV and Hatfield, WV.
1
Start on WV 49
91 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mate Street
2
Turn left onto WV 65
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto WV 65
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
WV 65
4
Turn straight onto WV 65
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 65
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; WV 65
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 52; WV 65
6
Continue on US 52
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 52; US 119
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 52; US 119
8
Turn left onto Deskins Drive
162 ft
·
7 sec
·
Deskins Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Deskins Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hatfield, WV
Morning in Hatfield on Saturday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
26 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
27m 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 Matewan, WV to Hatfield, WV covers 21.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, Main Street, WV 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Matewan, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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 is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 65 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 52; WV 65): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 52; US 119): Navigation decision point.
The route from Matewan, WV to Hatfield, 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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