How far is Fairmont, WV from New Haven, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to New Haven, WV is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.48 mi
02h 50m
Flight
103.86 mi
167.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.48 mi
Kilometers
222.87 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sat, May 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Sat, May 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-05-23T02:05
Arrive New Haven
Sat, May 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cairo
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Fairmont
69.2 mi
01h 25m
To New Haven
69.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and New Haven.

  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

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    28.8 mi · 35 min · SR 7

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nye Avenue

    1291 ft · 29 sec · Nye Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

    2799 ft · 1 min · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pike Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Pike Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 5th Street

    1631 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and New Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
82.3 mi · 59%
SR 7
28.8 mi · 21%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi · 12%
2nd Street
2.99 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Pike Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

82.3 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
01h 25m from Fairmont
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to New Haven?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Fairmont and 69.3 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

104 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

115 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 103.86 mi (167.15 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Town in West Virginia

Population1,451
Coordinates38.9864700, -81.9734700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: New Haven (-81.97347, 38.98647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.78 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.62 $27.50 $55.00

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and New Haven. The current time is 02:05:27.

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.