How far is Charles Town, WV from Shepherdstown, WV?
The driving distance from Charles Town, WV to Shepherdstown, WV is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 Shepherdstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charles Town and Shepherdstown.
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Start on South George Street
1258 ft · 27 sec · South George Street
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Continue on South Fairfax Boulevard
1127 ft · 38 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lancaster Circle
61 m · 4 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto South Fairfax Boulevard
115 m · 8 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Flowing Springs Road
41 m · 3 sec · Flowing Springs Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Flowing Springs Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · Flowing Springs Road
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Turn straight onto Shepherdstown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Continue on East Washington Street
154 m · 12 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Princess Street
671 ft · 15 sec · South Princess Street
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Turn right onto East German Street
19 m · 3 sec · East German Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East German Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charles Town and Shepherdstown.
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.
Flowing Springs Road
Exit the roundabout onto Flowing Springs Road
7.43 mi · 00h 12m
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 Charles Town and Chance Rain Showers near Shepherdstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charles Town to Shepherdstown?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.6 miles from Charles Town and 5.6 miles from Shepherdstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charles Town and Chance Rain Showers near Shepherdstown.
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.
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charles Town and Shepherdstown. Straight-line distance: 10.19 mi (16.4 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 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdstown (-77.80416, 39.4301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
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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