How far is Buckhannon, WV from Saint Albans, WV?
The driving distance from Buckhannon, WV to Saint Albans, WV is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckhannon and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon and Saint Albans.
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Start on North Locust Street
24 m · 7 sec · North Locust Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
2917 ft · 1 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Turn left onto Brushy Fork Crossing
629 ft · 15 sec · Brushy Fork Crossing
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Turn right onto Corridor H
10.8 mi · 13 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
141 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
981 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
741 ft · 27 sec · Center Street
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Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
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Continue on 3rd Street
1745 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
95 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhannon and Saint Albans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Buckhannon and Sunny near Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckhannon to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Buckhannon and 63.5 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckhannon and Sunny near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
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 Gassaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckhannon and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 96.18 mi (154.79 km).
#1 Buckhannon
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
| Population | 5,395 |
| Coordinates | 38.9939900, -80.2320300 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.836449, 38.385656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.67 | $35.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.75 | $39.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
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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