Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharon, WV
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Montgomery, WV
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The drive from Sharon, WV to Montgomery, WV covers 14.9 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Avenue, Cabin Creek Road, 2nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on 3rd Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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.
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 14.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
235 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
773 ft
~11.7 mi in
Elevation Range
147 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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near WV 61 / 3rd Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sharon, WV to Montgomery, WV is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.4 miles (WV 61 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto WV 61 / 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Cabin Creek Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| 2nd Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon, WV and Montgomery, WV.
Start on CR 79/3
At end of road, turn right onto WV 61
Continue on WV 61
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Sharon on Friday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Montgomery on Friday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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