How far is Bolivar, WV from Shannondale, WV?
The driving distance from Bolivar, WV to Shannondale, WV is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar and Shannondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and Shannondale.
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Start on Clay Street
29 m · 6 sec · Clay Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1443 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1543 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
117 m · 20 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto William L. Wilson Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · William L. Wilson Freeway
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Chestnut Hill Road
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Continue on Charles Town Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Charles Town Road
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Turn left onto Mission Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive
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Turn left onto Red Oak Road
804 ft · 42 sec · Red Oak Road
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Turn left onto Quail Run Road
71 m · 11 sec · Quail Run Road
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Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
543 ft · 29 sec · Gray Fox Road
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Turn left onto Gingerbread Lane
39 m · 6 sec · Gingerbread Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gingerbread Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar and Shannondale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chestnut Hill Road
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road
5.07 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bolivar and Sunny near Shannondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolivar to Shannondale?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harpers Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Bolivar and 6.1 miles from Shannondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolivar and Sunny near Shannondale.
Stop Ideas Near Harpers Ferry
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 Harpers Ferry.
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Shannondale. Straight-line distance: 7.91 mi (12.73 km).
#1 Bolivar
Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.3234300, -77.7527700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannondale
Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2170500, -77.8074900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannondale (-77.80749, 39.21705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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