How far is Charles Town, WV from Shannondale, WV?
The driving distance from Charles Town, WV to Shannondale, WV is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charles Town and Shannondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charles Town and Shannondale.
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Start on South George Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South George Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South George Street
41 m · 3 sec · South George Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South George Street
967 ft · 16 sec · South George Street
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Continue on Charles Town Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Charles Town Road
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Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive
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Turn left onto Red Oak Road
804 ft · 42 sec · Red Oak Road
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Turn left onto Quail Run Road
71 m · 11 sec · Quail Run Road
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Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
543 ft · 29 sec · Gray Fox Road
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Turn left onto Gingerbread Lane
39 m · 6 sec · Gingerbread Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gingerbread Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charles Town and Shannondale.
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.
Charles Town Road
Continue on Charles Town Road
3.37 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Charles Town and Sunny near Shannondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charles Town to Shannondale?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Ranson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Charles Town and 3.8 miles from Shannondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:58 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 Sunny around Charles Town and Sunny near Shannondale.
Stop Ideas Near Ranson
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 Ranson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charles Town and Shannondale. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.18 km).
#1 Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.2889900, -77.8597200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannondale
Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2170500, -77.8074900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannondale (-77.80749, 39.21705)
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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