How far is Beckley, WV from Montgomery, WV?
The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Montgomery, WV is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckley and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Montgomery.
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Start on North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 61 North: Downtown
1032 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Pea Ridge Road
102 m · 7 sec · Pea Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lundale Drive
1149 ft · 30 sec · Lundale Drive
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Continue on Main Street
728 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Jones Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jones Avenue
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Continue on Deepwater Mountain Road
16.3 mi · 29 min · Deepwater Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deepwater Mountain Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Deepwater Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckley and Montgomery.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Deepwater Mountain Road
Continue on Deepwater Mountain Road
16.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Oak Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Beckley and 19.4 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Hill
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 Oak Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 28.82 mi (46.38 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 Montgomery
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.1803800, -81.3284500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-81.32845, 38.18038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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