How far is Chesapeake, WV from Sharon, WV?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, WV to Sharon, WV is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Sharon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Sharon.
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Start on 125th Street
2 m · 6 sec · 125th Street
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Turn left onto Maccorkle Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Maccorkle Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1297 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
1121 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1078 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
5 mi · 7 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 79/3: Sharon
1255 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
53 m · 5 sec · Sharon Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Cabin Creek Road
105 m · 10 sec · Cabin Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cabin Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Sharon.
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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
4.98 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Sharon?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Chesapeake and 4.6 miles from Sharon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.
Stop Ideas Near East Bank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.55 km).
#1 Chesapeake
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.2234400, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sharon
Sharon is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1595500, -81.4470600 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sharon (-81.44706, 38.15955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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