Origin
Pleasant Valley, WV
Afternoon in Pleasant Valley on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
150.4 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckley, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pleasant Valley to Beckley covers 150.6 miles of West Virginia terrain. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes for this journey, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Your path relies on a combination of local roads and highways, specifically Millersville Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, and US 19 South. Expect to spend about $23 on fuel for the one-way trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, the drive remains consistent in character throughout. This route is straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have additional business or plans in the Beckley area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.2 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway percentage, meaning you will be navigating surface roads for the duration of the 150.6-mile trip. Because the longest stretch on Millersville Road is zero miles, you can anticipate constant changes in road alignment rather than long, straightaways. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to stay focused as you transition between Millersville Road, the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, and US 19 South. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Millersville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millersville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Upper Millcreek Telsa Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Kanawha Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Millersville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley, WV and Beckley, WV.
1
Start on Pleasant Valley Road
36 ft
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3 sec
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Pleasant Valley Road
2
Turn right onto Millersville Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Millersville Road
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 19 South: Beckley
6
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
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Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8
Continue straight
58 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
0.4 mi
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1 min
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US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
10
Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Robert C. Byrd Drive
11
Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Robert C. Byrd Drive
12
Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Kanawha Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 31 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion on local roads. Plan for at least one stop during your travels to break up the technical segments of the drive. Keep your $23 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as the turn-heavy nature of the route may affect your vehicle's efficiency compared to highway driving. Since you are navigating local roads for the entirety of the 150.6 miles, ensure your navigation system is updated before you pull out of Pleasant Valley. Staying alert on these winding stretches is the best way to ensure a smooth and predictable arrival in Beckley.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.2 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beckley, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Valley, 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 Pleasant Valley, WV
This is one driving day of about 150.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.2 mi from Pleasant Valley, WV · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75.2 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beckley, WV
The final approach into Beckley, 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 Beckley, 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
$23.52 one way
$47.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.72 | $51.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.06 | $9.63 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Beckley, WV
Afternoon in Beckley on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
75 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
1 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 56m 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 Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV covers 150.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Millersville Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.2 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.52 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pleasant Valley, WV to Beckley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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