Trip from South Charleston, WV to Augusta, WV

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Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

237.1 mi

382 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 33m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 56m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 12m

8 PM

4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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South Charleston, WV

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Augusta, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Charleston, WV to Augusta, WV covers 237.1 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor H, US 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118.6 miles from South Charleston, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 237.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 97.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 237.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

4.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

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

Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway toward I 79 North: Clarksburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg

103.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

104.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 33 West, , US 119 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 33 West, , US 119 South

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from South Charleston, WV to Augusta, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Buckhannon along the way.

Buckhannon

103.9 mi in | ~1h 53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	97.9 mi	1h 44m
Corridor H	40.5 mi	47m
US 48	21 mi	24m
New Creek Y	17.8 mi	26m
Parsons Road	14.7 mi	16m
Pennsylvania Avenue	13.3 mi	15m
Laurel Dale Road	12.7 mi	18m
Northwestern Turnpike	5.8 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 97.9 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston, WV and Augusta, WV.

Start on US 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

Turn slight right

156 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto Montrose Drive

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Montrose Drive

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 64 East: Charleston Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 64

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

Merge onto I 77

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 79

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

Keep slight left at fork

244 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 33 West, , US 119 South

Turn right onto US 33; US 48; US 119

41 mi · 47 min · Corridor H

Turn right onto US 48; US 219

15 mi · 16 min · Parsons Road

Turn right onto US 48; US 219; WV 72

0.4 mi · 28 sec · 1st Street

Continue on US 48; US 219; WV 72

13 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 48; WV 32

512 ft · 6 sec · Spruce Street

Turn slight right onto US 48; WV 32

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

Turn left onto US 48; WV 93

21 mi · 24 min · US 48; WV 93

Turn right onto CR 93/3

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road

Turn right onto WV 93

13 mi · 18 min · Laurel Dale Road

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

18 mi · 26 min · New Creek Y

Continue on US 50; WV 28

3.9 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 50

5.8 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Turnpike

Arrive at destination

US 50

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 118.6 miles from South Charleston, WV, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 miles.

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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.6 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, WV

This is one driving day of about 237.1 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Charleston, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 97.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.6 mi from South Charleston, WV · 2h 10m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

119 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.6 miles from South Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.

Arriving in Augusta, WV

The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 40.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.08 one way

$74.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$40.54	$81.08
premium	$4.70	$43.88	$87.76
diesel	$5.61	$52.35	$104.70

Estimated Tolls: $0.40

Northwestern Turnpike (5.8 mi) $0.40

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

$37

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.1	0	$24.90	$11.38
Efficient EV	59.3	0	$20.75	$9.48
EV Truck/SUV	94.8	1	$33.19	$15.17

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 34 minutes ago

Origin

South Charleston, WV

Night in South Charleston on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, WV

Night in Augusta on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

119 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 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

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Augusta, WV covers 237.1 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor H, US 48. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.6 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 $37.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from South Charleston, WV to Augusta, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Buckhannon along the way.

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