Origin
New Martinsville, WV
Evening in New Martinsville on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Martinsville, WV to Fairmont, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Martinsville, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Martinsville, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountaineer Highway, United States Highway 250, Husky Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on Mountaineer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountaineer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Martinsville, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 1h 18m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway
Turn left onto WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip
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~47m in
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US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway
Navigation decision point
4
58.7 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 19; US 250 / Adams Street
Turn left onto US 19; US 250 / Adams Street
Navigation decision point
5
58.9 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Highway | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| United States Highway 250 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Hornet Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Virginia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountaineer Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on Virginia Street
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
Virginia Street
2
Turn left onto WV 2; WV 7
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto WV 7
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Mountaineer Highway
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 7
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hornet Highway
5
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
6
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 250
12 mi
·
14 min
·
United States Highway 250
8
Turn left onto US 19; US 250
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Adams Street
9
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Street
10
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from New Martinsville, WV · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from New Martinsville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairmont, WV
The final approach into Fairmont, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Fairmont, WV
Evening in Fairmont on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
29 mi in
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
18 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
1h 18m 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 New Martinsville, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountaineer Highway, United States Highway 250, Husky Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from New Martinsville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.21 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 New Martinsville, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 1h 18m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Martinsville, WV to Fairmont, 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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