How far is Beckley, WV from Brush Fork, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Brush Fork, WV is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.1 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.55 mi
55.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.84 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-14T11:21
Arrive Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Athens
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Beckley
26 mi
00h 32m
To Brush Fork
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Brush Fork.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Brush Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Prince Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    883 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    681 ft · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    32.7 mi · 35 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bluefield Avenue

    3054 ft · 59 sec · Bluefield Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    112 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brushfork Road

    1094 ft · 28 sec · Brushfork Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Charcoal Street

    637 ft · 35 sec · Charcoal Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Bramwell Road

    1048 ft · 29 sec · Old Bramwell Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Bramwell Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Brush Fork.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
32.7 mi · 63%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 19%
Chicory Road
3.45 mi · 7%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.71 mi · 3%
Bluefield Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Coalfields Expressway
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 32m from Beckley
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Brush Fork?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Beckley and 26 miles from Brush Fork.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 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 Beckley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.

RAIL

Hinton

30 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

47 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Prince

49 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

57 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Brush Fork. Straight-line distance: 34.55 mi (55.61 km).

Beckley

#1 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brush Fork

Brush Fork is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2809500, -81.2559300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Brush Fork (-81.25593, 37.28095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Brush Fork. The current time is 11:21:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.