How far is Clarksburg, WV from Belington, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Belington, WV is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.65 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.14 mi
45.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.38 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-10-15T17:52
Arrive Belington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Philippi
WV

City in Barbour County, West Virginia

From Clarksburg
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Belington
17.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Belington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Belington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buckhannon Avenue

    857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Buckhannon Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Barbour Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Elk Creek Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Buckhannon Road

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mansfield Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Blue & Gray Expressway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Crim Avenue

    1310 ft · 47 sec · North Crim Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Crim Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Belington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 30%
Elk Creek Road
9.61 mi · 27%
Buckhannon Pike
7.82 mi · 22%
Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 6%
Mansfield Drive
1.78 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Barbour County Highway

Continue on Barbour County Highway

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philippi
00h 27m from Clarksburg
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Belington?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Philippi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Clarksburg and 17.9 miles from Belington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belington.

Stop Ideas Near Philippi

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Philippi, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Philippi.

BUS

Grantsville, MD

101 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Connellsville station

104 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

110 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Belington. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Belington

#2 Belington

City in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,898
Coordinates39.0251000, -79.9356300
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Belington (-79.93563, 39.0251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.67
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.34 $10.67
Mid-grade $4.67 $5.89 $11.78
Premium $5.12 $6.45 $12.90
Diesel $6.36 $8.02 $16.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Belington. The current time is 17:52:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.