How far is Fairmont, WV from Bethlehem, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Bethlehem, WV is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Town in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Bethlehem.
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Start on Jefferson Street
102 m · 19 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Locust Avenue
4.8 mi · 10 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Camden Avenue
3158 ft · 54 sec · Camden Avenue
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Continue on Pike Street
669 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Freedom Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Freedom Highway
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Continue on Main Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Clement Street
707 ft · 36 sec · Clement Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1027 ft · 45 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Bethlehem.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
6.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Fairmont and 7.2 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthington.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 9.78 mi (15.74 km).
#1 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920300, -80.2806400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-80.28064, 39.39203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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