Origin
Matewan, WV
Afternoon in Matewan on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Afternoon in Hatfield on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on US 52. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hatfield, WV before heading back.
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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