How far is Clarksburg, WV from Charles Town, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Charles Town, WV is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.26 mi
03h 49m
Flight
132.88 mi
213.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.88 mi
Kilometers
213.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.26 mi
Kilometers
307.81 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charles Town
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-04-14T20:44
Arrive Charles Town
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ridgeley
WV

Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Clarksburg
95.6 mi
01h 54m
To Charles Town
95.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Charles Town.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1661 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Third Street

    702 ft · 16 sec · South Third Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport

    907 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on New 51 Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Oldtown Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Paw Paw Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Paw Paw Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gaston Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Gaston Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomery Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Frederick Pike

    12.1 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto VA 37 North

    1744 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Martinsburg Pike

    2953 ft · 1 min · Martinsburg Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1297 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 669: Whitehall

    1056 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rest Church Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Rest Church Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Martinsburg Pike

    1584 ft · 30 sec · Martinsburg Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Winchester Pike

    1347 ft · 27 sec · Winchester Pike

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Giles Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Giles Mill Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Specks Run Road

    804 ft · 16 sec · Specks Run Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Middleway Pike

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Middleway Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1982 ft · 41 sec · West Washington Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Charles Street

    98 m · 16 sec · North Charles Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    116 m · 21 sec · West Liberty Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North George Street

    115 m · 10 sec · North George Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South George Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
75.4 mi · 39%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 15%
Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 11%
North Frederick Pike
12.1 mi · 6%
Bloomery Pike
9.79 mi · 5%
Paw Paw Road
9.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

75 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 54m from Clarksburg
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Charles Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Charles Town?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Clarksburg and 95.7 miles from Charles Town.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Charles Town.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgeley, 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 Ridgeley.

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Charles Town. Straight-line distance: 132.88 mi (213.85 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Charles Town

#2 Charles Town

City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

Population6,029
Coordinates39.2889900, -77.8597200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Charles Town (-77.85972, 39.28899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.90 $59.79
Premium $4.78 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.62 $37.96 $75.92

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Charles Town. The current time is 20:44:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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