How far is Bridgeport, WV from Saint Albans, WV?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to Saint Albans, WV is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Saint Albans.
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Start on North Virginia Avenue
1247 ft · 27 sec · North Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto I 79 South
1080 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
141 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
981 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
741 ft · 27 sec · Center Street
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Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
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Continue on 3rd Street
143 m · 19 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
114 m · 14 sec · MacCorkle Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1588 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Saint Albans.
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
119 mi · 02h 07m
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 Bridgeport and Sunny near Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 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?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Bridgeport and 67.7 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
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 Gassaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 105.38 mi (169.59 km).
#1 Bridgeport
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US
| Population | 8,782 |
| Coordinates | 39.2864800, -80.2562000 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.836449, 38.385656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.93 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
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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