How far is Fairmont, WV from Brush Fork, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Brush Fork, WV is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
203.67 mi
03h 57m
Flight
163.79 mi
263.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.79 mi
Kilometers
263.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.67 mi
Kilometers
327.77 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Wed, Apr 15, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-14T19:07
Arrive Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
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
Summersville
WV

Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States

From Fairmont
101.8 mi
01h 58m
To Brush Fork
101.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Brush Fork.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Brush Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector

    933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2521 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    37.5 mi · 40 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bluefield Avenue

    3054 ft · 59 sec · Bluefield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    112 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Brushfork Road

    1094 ft · 28 sec · Brushfork Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Charcoal Street

    637 ft · 35 sec · Charcoal Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Bramwell Road

    1048 ft · 29 sec · Old Bramwell Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Bramwell Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Brush Fork.

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.6 mi · 38%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
68.7 mi · 34%
West Virginia Turnpike
37.5 mi · 18%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 5%
Chicory Road
3.45 mi · 2%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

77.6 mi · 01h 23m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summersville
01h 58m from Fairmont
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Brush Fork?

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Fairmont and 101.8 miles from Brush Fork.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Summersville

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

41 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

43 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

50 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

65 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Brush Fork. Straight-line distance: 163.79 mi (263.59 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brush Fork

Brush Fork is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2809500, -81.2559300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Brush Fork (-81.25593, 37.28095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.2 L · about $28.48
Round trip
$56.96
14.38 gal · 54.4 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.48 $56.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.84 $63.69
Premium $4.78 $34.35 $68.71
Diesel $5.62 $40.44 $80.87

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Brush Fork. The current time is 19:07:42.

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.