How far is Alderson, WV from Romney, WV?
The driving distance from Alderson, WV to Romney, WV is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alderson and Romney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alderson and Romney.
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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 · 33 sec · East Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Highland Trail
11.3 mi · 17 min · Highland Trail
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Turn slight left onto Greenbrier Avenue
1597 ft · 29 sec · Greenbrier Avenue
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
83 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2159 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Frankford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Frankford Road
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Continue on Seneca Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, VA 159 South: Callaghan
1375 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dunlap Creek Road
754 ft · 12 sec · Dunlap Creek Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
4.6 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto West Riverside Street
1333 ft · 31 sec · West Riverside Street
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
135 m · 14 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Alleghany Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alleghany Avenue
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Continue on Hot Springs Road
9.9 mi · 13 min · Hot Springs Road
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Continue on Sam Snead Highway
26.7 mi · 40 min · Sam Snead Highway
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Continue on Jackson River Road
16 mi · 22 min · Jackson River Road
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Continue on Potomac River Road
23.4 mi · 35 min · Potomac River Road
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Continue on Petersburg Pike
28.1 mi · 44 min · Petersburg Pike
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
31.9 mi · 45 min · Virginia Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwestern Turnpike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alderson and Romney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
31.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alderson and Sunny near Romney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alderson to Romney?
The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Alderson and 96.8 miles from Romney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alderson and Sunny near Romney.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alderson and Romney. Straight-line distance: 151.16 mi (243.27 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 Romney
City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 39.3420400, -78.7566800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romney (-78.75668, 39.34204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $30.75 | $61.51 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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