How far is Fairmont, WV from Brookhaven, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Brookhaven, WV is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Brookhaven.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV-7: Sabraton
2037 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Earl Core Road
623 ft · 21 sec · Earl Core Road
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Turn left onto Brookhaven Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Brookhaven Road
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Continue on Brookhaven Road
912 ft · 25 sec · Brookhaven Road
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Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Brookhaven.
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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Fairmont and 9.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 15.41 mi (24.8 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 Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6117500, -79.9045100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-79.90451, 39.61175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
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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