Origin
Shannondale, WV
Late night in Shannondale on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannondale, WV to Charles Town, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannondale, WV
Jason Sherrod
Charles Town, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shannondale, WV to Charles Town, WV covers 7.5 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles Town Road, Mission Road, South George Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Charles Town Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 7.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles Town Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 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 early in the drive near Gray Fox Road.
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 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gray Fox Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Quail Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Red Oak Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gray Fox Road
Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Quail Run Road
Turn left onto Quail Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Red Oak Road
Turn right onto Red Oak Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WV 115 / Charles Town Road
At end of road, turn left onto WV 115 / Charles Town Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
WV 115 / South George Street
Enter roundabout onto WV 115 / South George Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Mission Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South George Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Lower Clubhouse Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Red Oak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gray Fox Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Quail Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gingerbread Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles Town Road
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannondale, WV and Charles Town, WV.
1
Start on Gingerbread Lane
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gingerbread Lane
2
Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gray Fox Road
3
Turn left onto Quail Run Road
232 ft
·
14 sec
·
Quail Run Road
4
Turn right onto Red Oak Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Red Oak Road
5
Turn right onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Clubhouse Drive
6
Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mission Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto WV 115
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Charles Town Road
8
Continue on WV 115
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South George Street
9
Enter roundabout onto WV 115
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
South George Street
10
Continue on WV 115
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South George Street
11
Arrive at destination
WV 115
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Charles Town, WV
Late night in Charles Town on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Shannondale, WV to Charles Town, WV covers 7.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles Town Road, Mission Road, South George Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Shannondale, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.17 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 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gray Fox Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Quail Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Red Oak Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Shannondale, WV to Charles Town, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
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