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Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
150 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
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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Elkins, WV
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Traveling from Saint Albans to Elkins covers 150 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, allowing you to experience the transition through the Southeast region of West Virginia. You will rely on a combination of I-64, Corridor H, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the drive is under three hours, it is an efficient way to traverse the state without needing an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans straightforward and manageable.
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 miles from Saint Albans, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you start with a brief 7% highway share, the experience quickly shifts away from monotonous interstate cruising. You will navigate a significant 97.9-mile stretch on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which defines the technical nature of this journey. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for winding paths rather than flat, high-speed corridors. The personality of this drive is best described as an engaging, hands-on experience that requires you to stay alert as you maneuver through the regional terrain.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 150 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CR 60/14 / 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Albans, WV to Elkins, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Buckhannon along the way.
Buckhannon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 97.9 mi | 1h 44m |
| Corridor H | 34.8 mi | 40m |
| I 64 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| 1st Avenue South | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 77 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| North Randolph Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Elkins, WV.
Start on CR 6/16
Turn right onto CR 60/14
Turn left onto CR 6/6
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
Continue on Center Street
Turn right onto WV 25
Continue on WV 25
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Merge onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 33; US 48; US 119
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
Turn right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; CR 11
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
Arrive at destination
To make the most of your 2-hour and 50-minute journey, aim to depart early to account for the technical, turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, choose a location that allows you to stretch your legs before tackling the longest 97.9-mile stretch of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimate is a baseline; terrain changes can sometimes impact your actual mileage. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace if weather conditions make the winding sections feel more challenging. Prioritize steady driving over speed to stay comfortable on the sharper curves.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 25m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkins, 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 150 miles and 2h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75 mi from Saint Albans, WV · 1h 25m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 75 miles from Saint Albans, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.
The final approach into Elkins, 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 Elkins, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.46 one way
$46.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.65 | $51.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.12 | $66.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Late night in Saint Albans on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Elkins on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
62°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
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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