How far is Beckley, WV from Romney, WV?

The driving distance from Beckley, WV to Romney, WV is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.56 mi
04h 50m
Flight
170.08 mi
273.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.08 mi
Kilometers
273.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.56 mi
Kilometers
382.32 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckley
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Romney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buckhannon
WV

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

From Beckley
118.7 mi
02h 25m
To Romney
118.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckley and Romney.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    40.2 mi · 43 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South

    74 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corridor H

    40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street

    156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Laurel Dale Access Road

    3066 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Laurel Dale Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Laurel Dale Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Creek Y

    17.8 mi · 27 min · New Creek Y

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 28%
Corridor H
40.5 mi · 17%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.2 mi · 17%
New Creek Y
17.8 mi · 8%
Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 6%
Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

67.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhannon
02h 25m from Beckley
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beckley and Sunny near Romney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckley to Romney?

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Beckley and 118.8 miles from Romney.

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

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beckley and Sunny near Romney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckley and Romney. Straight-line distance: 170.08 mi (273.72 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
Romney

#2 Romney

City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates39.3420400, -78.7566800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckley (-81.18816, 37.77817)
End: Romney (-78.75668, 39.34204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.73 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.39
16.76 gal · 63.46 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.19 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.78 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $5.62 $47.13 $94.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckley and Romney. The current time is 00:34:00.

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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.