How far is Brookhaven, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.93 mi
01h 52m
Flight
91.57 mi
147.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.57 mi
Kilometers
147.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.93 mi
Kilometers
183.35 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 14, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-14T18:03
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Brookhaven
55.9 mi
00h 56m
To Parkersburg
58.1 mi
00h 56m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

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

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 66%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 25%
Earl Core Road
4.5 mi · 4%
Brookhaven Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I-79 S
0.84 mi · 1%
WV 14
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.2 mi · 01h 28m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 56m from Brookhaven
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Brookhaven and 58.1 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 91.57 mi (147.37 km).

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#1 Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6117500, -79.9045100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Parkersburg

#2 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Buckhannon Avenue (-79.904289, 39.611813)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.85
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.92 $31.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.78 $19.21 $38.42
Diesel $5.62 $22.61 $45.22

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 Parkersburg. The current time is 18:03:52.

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.