Origin
Nitro, WV
Late night in Nitro on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nitro, WV to Sharon, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nitro, WV
Federated Art
Sharon, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
The drive from Nitro, WV to Sharon, WV covers 35.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, 1st Avenue, WV 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 35.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and 1st Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.6 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 10 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 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and 1st Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
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 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.4 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.
4
35 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward CR 79/3: Sharon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road
Turn right onto CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CR 79/3 / Cabin Creek Road
Turn right onto CR 79/3 / Cabin Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 29.6 mi | 35m |
| 1st Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| WV 25 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cabin Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sharon Hollow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 29.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nitro, WV and Sharon, WV.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto WV 25
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
1st Avenue
3
Continue on WV 25
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
WV 25
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
8
Turn right onto CR 79/13
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sharon Hollow Road
9
Turn right onto CR 79/3
343 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cabin Creek Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 79/3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Nitro, WV · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Nitro, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sharon, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sharon, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Sharon, WV
Late night in Sharon on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Charleston, WV
18 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
28 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
45m 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 Nitro, WV to Sharon, WV covers 35.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, 1st Avenue, WV 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Nitro, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Nitro, WV to Sharon, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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