How far is Fairmont, WV from New Cumberland, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to New Cumberland, WV is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
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 Ohio 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 New Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and New Cumberland.
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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
61.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Ridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and New Cumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairmont and Mostly Cloudy near New Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to New Cumberland?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Valley Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Fairmont and 51.3 miles from New Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairmont and Mostly Cloudy near New Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Grove
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 Valley Grove.
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Connellsville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and New Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 74.09 mi (119.24 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 New Cumberland
Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 994 |
| Coordinates | 40.4967300, -80.6067400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Cumberland (-80.60674, 40.49673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.24 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
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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