How far is Brush Fork, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Brush Fork, WV to Beckley, WV is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
51.18 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.55 mi
55.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.18 mi
Kilometers
82.36 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Fork
2026-04-14T15:13
Arrive Beckley
Tue, Apr 14, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Fork
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
Athens
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Brush Fork
25.5 mi
00h 30m
To Beckley
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Brush Fork and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Fork and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Bramwell Road

    1048 ft · 32 sec · Old Bramwell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charcoal Street

    637 ft · 31 sec · Charcoal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brushfork Road

    1094 ft · 24 sec · Brushfork Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    137 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Big Laurel Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    32.6 mi · 35 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Neville Street

    1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
32.6 mi · 64%
Big Laurel Highway
6.96 mi · 14%
Airport Road
6.12 mi · 12%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.99 mi · 4%
Neville Street
0.3 mi · 1%
WV 16
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 30m from Brush Fork
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brush Fork 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 Brush Fork to Beckley?

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Brush Fork and 25.7 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brush Fork and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

RAIL

Hinton

30 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

47 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Prince

49 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

57 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush Fork and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 34.55 mi (55.61 km).

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#1 Brush Fork

Brush Fork is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2809500, -81.2559300
Altitude733
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: Old Bramwell Road (-81.255923, 37.280929)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 Brush Fork and Beckley. The current time is 15:13:41.

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.