How far is Belington, WV from Charleston, WV?

The driving distance from Belington, WV to Charleston, WV is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.63 mi
02h 05m
Flight
102.73 mi
165.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.73 mi
Kilometers
165.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.63 mi
Kilometers
218.27 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Belington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belington
2026-04-17T00:31
Arrive Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
67.7 mi
01h 02m
To Charleston
67.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way

    992 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street East

    657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
101 mi · 74%
Corridor H
28.3 mi · 21%
Barbour County Highway
3.86 mi · 3%
South Crim Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Beech Avenue
0.47 mi
Leon Sullivan Way
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 02m from Belington
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Belington and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Belington and 67.9 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Belington and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.

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 Charleston. Straight-line distance: 102.73 mi (165.32 km).

Belington

#1 Belington

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

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

#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia.

Population45,879
Coordinates38.3498200, -81.6326200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Cimm Avenue (-79.935614, 39.025139)
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.21 $42.43
Premium $4.78 $22.89 $45.77
Diesel $5.62 $26.94 $53.88

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 Charleston. The current time is 00:31:09.

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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.