How far is Bethlehem, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, WV to Charleston, WV is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Charleston.
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Start on the route
1027 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
89 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Shinnston Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike
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Turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Continue on Johnson Avenue
785 ft · 23 sec · Johnson Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
120.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
958 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street East
657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
120 mi · 02h 09m
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 Bethlehem and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Charleston?
The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 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 66.6 miles from Bethlehem and 66.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 102.35 mi (164.71 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920300, -80.2806400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
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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