How far is Buckhannon, WV from Goodwin, WV?
The driving distance from Buckhannon, WV to Goodwin, WV is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon and Goodwin.
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Start on North Locust Street
930 ft · 19 sec · North Locust Street
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Continue on South Kanawha Street
2974 ft · 53 sec · South Kanawha Street
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Turn slight left onto Marion Street
2639 ft · 56 sec · Marion Street
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Turn right onto Vicksburg Road
94 m · 9 sec · Vicksburg Road
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Continue on Little Sand Run Road
1022 ft · 28 sec · Little Sand Run Road
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Continue on Little Sand Run Road
2210 ft · 1 min · Little Sand Run Road
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Continue on Little Sand Run Road
1241 ft · 34 sec · Little Sand Run Road
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Continue on Little Sand Run Road
5.3 mi · 13 min · Little Sand Run Road
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Turn slight right onto Goodwin Road
551 ft · 24 sec · Goodwin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodwin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhannon and Goodwin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Little Sand Run Road
Continue on Little Sand Run Road
5.31 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Buckhannon and Chance Rain Showers near Goodwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckhannon to Goodwin?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Buckhannon and 3.8 miles from Goodwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buckhannon and Chance Rain Showers near Goodwin.
Stop Ideas Near Union
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 Union.
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Connellsville station
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckhannon and Goodwin. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 km).
#1 Buckhannon
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
| Population | 5,395 |
| Coordinates | 38.9939900, -80.2320300 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodwin
Goodwin is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9278800, -80.1603600 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodwin (-80.16036, 38.92788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
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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