Origin
South Charleston, WV
Afternoon in South Charleston on Friday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Charleston, WV to Sharon, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Charleston, WV
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Sharon, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Charleston, WV to Sharon, WV covers 25.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, Montrose Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and MacCorkle Avenue Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and MacCorkle Avenue Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 32m 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 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Charleston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CR 79/3: Sharon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road
Turn right onto CR 79/13 / Sharon Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 79/3 / Cabin Creek Road
Turn right onto CR 79/3 / Cabin Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 24.2 mi | 29m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Montrose Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cabin Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sharon Hollow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 24.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston, WV and Sharon, WV.
1
Start on US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
2
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn straight onto Montrose Drive
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Montrose Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 64
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CR 79/3: Sharon
7
Turn right onto CR 79/13
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sharon Hollow Road
8
Turn right onto CR 79/3
343 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cabin Creek Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 79/3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Sharon, WV
Afternoon in Sharon on Friday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
29 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
32m 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 South Charleston, WV to Sharon, WV covers 25.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, Montrose Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from South Charleston, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from South Charleston, WV to Sharon, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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