Origin
Rinehart, WV
Afternoon in Rinehart on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rinehart, WV to Bethlehem, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rinehart, WV
Jason Sherrod
Bethlehem, WV
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Trip Overview
Rinehart to Bethlehem is 17.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via State Route 20 and South Pike Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia, making it a convenient local journey. The drive primarily utilizes state routes, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a connection to another nearby adventure, or a simple point-to-point transit without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 20 | 13 mi | 22m |
| South Pike Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Rinehart Run Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rinehart-Little Tenmile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| CR 12 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tunnel Hollow | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 20
— 13 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rinehart, WV and Bethlehem, WV.
1
Start on CR 2/3
27 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tunnel Hollow
2
Continue on CR 2
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rinehart Run Road
3
Turn straight onto CR 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rinehart-Little Tenmile Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto WV 20
13 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 20
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 19
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pike Street
6
Turn right onto Bridge Street
293 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn left onto CR 1/2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 12
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
CR 12
9
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WV 20 / State Route 20
At end of road, turn right onto WV 20 / State Route 20
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 19 / South Pike Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 19 / South Pike Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 1/2 / East Avenue
Turn left onto CR 1/2 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 12
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bethlehem, WV
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
22 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
35m 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 largely highway-focused, with 74% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a substantial stretch of 13 miles on State Route 20. The road will likely feel direct and efficient, predominantly following established state routes. Expect a straightforward driving experience without significant changes in road type or technical challenges.
74% 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: 13 mi on State Route 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 20 and South Pike Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near WV 20 / State Route 20.
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 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (WV 20 / State Route 20): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 19 / South Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on State Route 20. 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: at 1.9 miles (WV 20 / State Route 20): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 19 / South Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, 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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