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Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
135.3 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Albans, WV
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Bridgeport, WV
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Spanning 135.3 miles across West Virginia, this drive between Saint Albans and Bridgeport is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 31 minutes. Since the entire route stays within the Southeast region, you won’t encounter major geographic shifts, but you should prepare for a turn-heavy experience. One day is plenty to complete the trip, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a necessary transit. Budgeting approximately $22 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. While the drive is manageable in a single stretch, plan for at least one stop to break up the technical sections of the road.
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
67.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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Expect a road trip that favors local navigation over high-speed interstate cruising, as only 8% of the route consists of traditional highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time—118.4 miles to be exact—on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. This stretch defines the drive’s character, offering a turn-heavy profile that requires your full attention behind the wheel. While you will briefly utilize I-64 and 1st Avenue South, the journey is defined by its winding nature rather than long, monotonous interstate miles. It is a hands-on driving experience that rewards those who enjoy navigating shifting terrain.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,199 ft
Total Descent
797 ft
Highest Point
1,329 ft
~101.4 mi in
Elevation Range
715 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Albans, WV to Bridgeport, WV is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Saint Albans, WV to Bridgeport, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Bridgeport, WV.
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
Continue on Center Street
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Continue straight
Take the ramp slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
Keep slight right
Turn straight
Turn left onto North Virginia Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Because this route is fairly short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. To make the most of your 2-hour and 31-minute travel time, aim to incorporate your single planned stop toward the middle of the trip to navigate the turn-heavy sections with fresh eyes. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge before starting the 118.4-mile segment on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, as services may vary compared to the interstate portions. Since this route is quite technical, avoid rushing; taking your time allows you to handle the curves safely. Staying alert is the most important factor for a smooth arrival in Bridgeport.
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Albans, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Saint Albans, WV
This is one driving day of about 135.3 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Saint Albans, WV · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.16 one way
$42.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Bridgeport on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
74°F
Newtown, PA
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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