How far is Belington, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Belington, WV to Beckley, WV is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.58 mi
02h 34m
Flight
109.64 mi
176.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.64 mi
Kilometers
176.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.58 mi
Kilometers
239.12 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Belington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belington
2026-04-16T23:10
Arrive Beckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belington
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Belington
74.2 mi
01h 17m
To Beckley
74.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Crim Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Crim Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Row Avenue North

    1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Beech Avenue

    2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    53 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Corridor H

    28.3 mi · 33 min · Corridor H

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    40.7 mi · 44 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley

    2170 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
67.1 mi · 45%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.7 mi · 27%
Corridor H
28.3 mi · 19%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.66 mi · 3%
Barbour County Highway
3.86 mi · 3%
South Crim Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

Continue straight

58.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 17m from Belington
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Belington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Belington and 74.4 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Belington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, 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 Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belington and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 109.64 mi (176.45 km).

Belington

#1 Belington

City in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,898
Coordinates39.0251000, -79.9356300
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

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

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: Cimm Avenue (-79.935614, 39.025139)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Belington and Beckley. The current time is 23:10:17.

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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.