How far is Charleston, WV from Pinch, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Pinch, WV is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Pinch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Pinch.
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Start on Dickinson Street
1242 ft · 39 sec · Dickinson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Christopher Street
81 m · 14 sec · Christopher Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
95 m · 18 sec · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
554 ft · 19 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
551 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Route 43: Elkview, Frame Road
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Frame Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frame Road
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Turn right onto Elk River Road
1896 ft · 40 sec · Elk River Road
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Turn left onto North Pinch Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Pinch Road
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Turn right onto Saint Andrew Lane
31 m · 4 sec · Saint Andrew Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Andrew Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Pinch.
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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9.48 mi · 00h 10m
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 Charleston and Sunny near Pinch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Pinch?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Elkview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Charleston and 8.2 miles from Pinch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Pinch.
Stop Ideas Near Elkview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkview.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Pinch. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinch
Place in West Virginia
| Population | 3,262 |
| Coordinates | 38.4087100, -81.4817900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinch (-81.48179, 38.40871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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