How far is Bridgeport, WV from Dunbar, WV?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to Dunbar, WV is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
129.1 mi
02h 21m
Flight
102.22 mi
164.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.22 mi
Kilometers
164.5 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.1 mi
Kilometers
207.76 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Fri, Apr 17, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Dunbar
Fri, Apr 17, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
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
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Bridgeport
64.5 mi
01h 10m
To Dunbar
64.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Bridgeport and Dunbar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Virginia Avenue

    1247 ft · 27 sec · North Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 79 South

    1080 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar

    805 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    22 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1322 ft · 36 sec · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 64 East: Charleston

    22 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
120 mi · 93%
I 64 West
6.54 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.7 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.25 mi
North Virginia Avenue
0.24 mi
I 79 South
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

119 mi · 02h 07m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 10m from Bridgeport
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Dunbar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Bridgeport and 64.6 miles from Dunbar.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Dunbar.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 102.22 mi (164.5 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Population8,782
Coordinates39.2864800, -80.2562000
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Dunbar

#2 Dunbar

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

Population6,951
Coordinates38.3606500, -81.7373500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-80.2562, 39.28648)
End: Dunbar (-81.73735, 38.36065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

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 Bridgeport and Dunbar. The current time is 03:31:06.

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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.