How far is Alderson, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Alderson, WV to Beckley, WV is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alderson and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alderson and Beckley.
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Start on East Riverview Avenue
680 ft · 12 sec · East Riverview Avenue
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Continue on East Riverside Drive
1899 ft · 32 sec · East Riverside Drive
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Continue on Alta Drive
2355 ft · 47 sec · Alta Drive
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Keep slight right
10.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp left
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive
1 km · 1 min · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Turn left
61 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
572 ft · 14 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left onto Worley Road
534 ft · 29 sec · Worley Road
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Turn left onto Larew Avenue
972 ft · 27 sec · Larew Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kanawha Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alderson and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Alta Drive
Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Alderson and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alderson to Beckley?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meadow Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Alderson and 26.3 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alderson and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Meadow Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Alderson City Park
City Hall
Hinton Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadow Bridge.
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Hinton
Thurmond
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alderson and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 30.06 mi (48.37 km).
#1 Alderson
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 37.7259500, -80.6420200 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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