Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Night in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
111.9 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.50 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 111.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 75.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WV 14 / 5th Street
Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
76.4 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 North
5
111.9 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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Buckhannon Avenue
Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 75.3 mi | 1h 28m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| I 68 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Brookhaven Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Earl Core Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Juliana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 75.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Brookhaven, WV.
1
Start on WV 68; WV 618
449 ft
·
21 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
6th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
363 ft
·
19 sec
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Green Street
4
Turn left onto WV 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto US 50
75 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Corridor D
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
8
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
10
Continue on I 68
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 68
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward WV-7: Sabraton
12
Turn left onto WV 7
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Earl Core Road
13
Turn left onto Brookhaven Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookhaven Road
14
Continue on CR 7/22
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Brookhaven Road
15
Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
4 sec
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Buckhannon Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Buckhannon Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 111.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parkersburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 75.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.
Arriving in Brookhaven, WV
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.50 one way
$35.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Brookhaven, WV
Night in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
56 mi in
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
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
2h 13m 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 Parkersburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 68. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.50 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 2h 13m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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