How far is Fairmont, WV from New Martinsville, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to New Martinsville, WV is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and New Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and New Martinsville.
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Start on Jefferson Street
102 m · 19 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Hornet Highway
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Turn left onto Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 46 min · Mountaineer Highway
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
3003 ft · 46 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Street
39 m · 6 sec · Virginia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and New Martinsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountaineer Highway
Turn left onto Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 46m
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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Martinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to New Martinsville?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Fairmont and 29.5 miles from New Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Mannington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hundred.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and New Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 39.64 mi (63.8 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 New Martinsville
City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.6445200, -80.8576000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Martinsville (-80.8576, 39.64452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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