Origin
South Charleston, WV
Night in South Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Charleston, WV to Granville, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
159.5 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
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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Granville, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Charleston, WV to Granville, WV covers 159.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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, I 64, I 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.7 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
79.8 miles from South Charleston, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 159.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 151.7 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 around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 10 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 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
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~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
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
5
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
4
157.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward Westover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Westover
4
158.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
Maple Grove Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Grove Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 151.7 mi | 2h 42m |
| I 64 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 77 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairmont Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wheeling Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Dunkard Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Montrose Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 151.7 mi, about 2h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston, WV and Granville, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
7
Merge onto I 77
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
152 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Westover
10
Turn right onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Road
11
Turn left onto Maple Grove Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maple Grove Avenue
12
Turn left onto Crowl Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crowl Street
13
Turn right onto Grove Street
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grove Street
14
Turn slight right onto Wheeling Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Street
15
Continue on WV 100
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Dunkard Avenue
16
Continue on WV 100
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
WV 100
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from South Charleston, WV, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.7 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 79.8 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Charleston, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 159.5 miles and 2h 56m.
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 151.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from South Charleston, WV · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from South Charleston, 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 151.7 miles.
Arriving in Granville, WV
The final approach into Granville, 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 Granville, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.94 one way
$49.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.52 | $59.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Granville, WV
Night in Granville on Tuesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
80 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
8 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
2h 56m 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 Granville, WV covers 159.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, I 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 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 $24.94 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 10 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 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.
The route from South Charleston, WV to Granville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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