How far is Fairmont, WV from Moorefield, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Moorefield, WV is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Moorefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Moorefield.
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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
3135 ft · 1 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on East Grafton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Grafton Road
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Continue on State Route 310
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 310
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 310
7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 310
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Turn left onto Turner Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Turner Road
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Turn right onto Fetterman Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fetterman Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fetterman Hollow Road
47 m · 4 sec · Fetterman Hollow Road
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Merge slight left onto Victory Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Victory Avenue
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Turn left
52.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp right
756 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 18 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn left onto Corridor H
25.6 mi · 30 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220, WV 55: Moorefield
1336 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Moorefield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
52.1 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Sunny near Moorefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Moorefield?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bayard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Fairmont and 50.1 miles from Moorefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Sunny near Moorefield.
Stop Ideas Near Bayard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayard.
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Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Moorefield. Straight-line distance: 69.21 mi (111.38 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 Moorefield
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0623300, -78.9694700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorefield (-78.96947, 39.06233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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