How far is Bluefield, WV from Bridgeport, WV?

The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Bridgeport, WV is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
185.42 mi
02h 59m
Flight
148.86 mi
239.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.86 mi
Kilometers
239.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.42 mi
Kilometers
298.4 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Mon, Apr 27, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Tue, Apr 28, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-27T18:47
Arrive Bridgeport
Mon, Apr 27, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluefield
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
Summersville
WV

Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States

From Bluefield
92 mi
01h 29m
To Bridgeport
93.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Princeton Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

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

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    2778 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Virginia Avenue

    1247 ft · 25 sec · North Virginia Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and Bridgeport.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19
68.9 mi · 37%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
60.7 mi · 33%
West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 20%
Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
Princeton Avenue
3.17 mi · 2%
US 50
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

US 19

Continue straight

66.8 mi · 01h 21m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summersville
01h 29m from Bluefield
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bluefield and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Bluefield and 93.5 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bluefield and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Summersville

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

41 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

43 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

50 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

65 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 148.86 mi (239.57 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Population8,782
Coordinates39.2864800, -80.2562000
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)
End: North Virginia Avenue (-80.256141, 39.286466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluefield and Bridgeport. The current time is 18:47:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.