How far is Beckley, WV from Hamlin, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Hamlin, WV is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Hamlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Hamlin.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
50 m · 11 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Turn left onto West Prince Street
2353 ft · 1 min · West Prince Street
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Turn straight onto West Neville Street
933 ft · 19 sec · West Neville Street
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Continue on Harper Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Take the ramp right
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
49.5 mi · 59 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 61: MacCorkle Avenue
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WV 61 North: MacCorkle Avenue West
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
5.4 mi · 8 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
1620 ft · 32 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
1956 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Corridor G
13 mi · 15 min · Corridor G
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Take the exit right
1825 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Childress Road
1 mi · 2 min · Childress Road
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Continue on Midway Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Midway Road
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Turn straight onto Straight Fork
9.7 mi · 14 min · Straight Fork
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Continue on Court Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Court Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Hamlin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
49.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Hamlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Hamlin?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Belle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Beckley and 46.2 miles from Hamlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Hamlin.
Stop Ideas Near Belle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Hamlin. Straight-line distance: 60.62 mi (97.56 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Hamlin
City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 38.2787000, -82.1029200 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamlin (-82.10292, 38.2787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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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