How far is Charleston, WV from Romney, WV?
The driving distance from Charleston, WV to Romney, WV is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Romney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Romney.
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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
97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Laurel Dale Access Road
3066 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Dale Road
12.7 mi · 19 min · Laurel Dale Road
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Keep slight right to continue on New Creek Y
17.8 mi · 27 min · New Creek Y
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Romney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Romney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Romney?
The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Charleston and 112.6 miles from Romney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Romney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Romney. Straight-line distance: 169.26 mi (272.39 km).
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Romney
City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 39.3420400, -78.7566800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romney (-78.75668, 39.34204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.17 | $70.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.65 | $89.31 |
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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