How far is Brookhaven, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, WV to Beckley, WV is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
170.17 mi
02h 50m
Flight
144.36 mi
232.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.36 mi
Kilometers
232.33 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.17 mi
Kilometers
273.87 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 14, 8:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-14T15:13
Arrive Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Brookhaven
85 mi
01h 25m
To Beckley
85.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhannon Avenue

    33 m · 10 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brookhaven Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Brookhaven Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Earl Core Road

    2297 ft · 1 min · Earl Core Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley

    2170 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 53%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
67.1 mi · 39%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.66 mi · 3%
Earl Core Road
4.5 mi · 3%
Brookhaven Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I-79 S
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

90.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 25m from Brookhaven
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Beckley?

The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 85 miles from Brookhaven and 85.2 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 144.36 mi (232.33 km).

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#1 Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6117500, -79.9045100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: Buckhannon Avenue (-79.904289, 39.611813)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.73 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.53
12 gal · 45.46 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.77 $47.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.57 $53.15
Premium $4.78 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.62 $33.74 $67.49

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Beckley. The current time is 15:13:17.

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.