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

The driving distance from Brush Fork, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.46 mi
03h 23m
Flight
163.79 mi
263.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.79 mi
Kilometers
263.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.46 mi
Kilometers
325.82 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Tue, Apr 14, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Brush Fork
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Fork
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Fairmont
Tue, Apr 14, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Fork
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Summersville
WV

Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States

From Brush Fork
101 mi
01h 41m
To Fairmont
101.4 mi
01h 41m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Fairmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.4 mi · 38%
US 19
68.9 mi · 34%
West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 19%
Big Laurel Highway
6.96 mi · 3%
Airport Road
6.12 mi · 3%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summersville
01h 41m from Brush Fork
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brush Fork and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brush Fork to Fairmont?

The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Brush Fork and 101.4 miles from Fairmont.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brush Fork and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.

Stop Ideas Near Summersville

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

41 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

43 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

50 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

65 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush Fork and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 163.79 mi (263.59 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
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Bramwell Road (-81.255923, 37.280929)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.04 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.56
14.28 gal · 54.08 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.28 $56.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.62 $63.25
Premium $4.78 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.62 $40.16 $80.31

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 Fairmont. The current time is 17:42:01.

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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.