How far is Clarksburg, WV from Bethlehem, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Bethlehem, WV is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.82 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.42 mi
13.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.42 mi
Kilometers
13.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.82 mi
Kilometers
19.03 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, Oct 13, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Tue, Oct 13, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-10-13T19:20
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, Oct 13, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lumberport
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Clarksburg
5.9 mi
00h 10m
To Bethlehem
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    130 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    127 m · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    156 m · 13 sec · West Pike Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    149 m · 13 sec · North Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Chestnut Street

    683 ft · 19 sec · North Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    528 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.4 km · 1 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, WV 20

    1317 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Shinnston Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Shinnston Pike

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Shinnston Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Pike Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pike Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    89 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1027 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shinnston Pike
7.17 mi · 61%
South Pike Street
1.71 mi · 14%
East Avenue
0.99 mi · 8%
Corridor D
0.88 mi · 7%
North Chestnut Street
0.32 mi · 3%
US 19
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shinnston Pike

Continue on Shinnston Pike

5.27 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumberport
00h 10m from Clarksburg
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksburg and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Lumberport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Clarksburg and 6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksburg and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lumberport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lumberport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

96 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

113 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 8.42 mi (13.55 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethlehem

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia

Population2,298
Coordinates39.3920300, -80.2806400
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Bethlehem (-80.28064, 39.39203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.79
Round trip
$3.58
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $1.79 $3.58
Mid-grade $4.70 $1.98 $3.95
Premium $5.15 $2.16 $4.33
Diesel $6.39 $2.68 $5.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 19:20:56.

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.