How far is Fairmont, WV from Nutter Fort, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Nutter Fort, WV is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.68 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.01 mi
28.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.01 mi
Kilometers
28.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nutter Fort
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Nutter Fort
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bethlehem
WV

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia

From Fairmont
10.8 mi
00h 14m
To Nutter Fort
10.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Nutter Fort.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Nutter Fort.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 20

    1456 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marshall Street

    2129 ft · 49 sec · Marshall Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Buckhannon Avenue

    857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Buckhannon Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Nutter Fort.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi · 75%
Corridor D
1.65 mi · 8%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 6%
Buckhannon Pike
0.81 mi · 4%
Marshall Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 14m from Fairmont
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Nutter Fort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Nutter Fort?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Fairmont and 10.8 miles from Nutter Fort.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Nutter Fort.

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bethlehem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethlehem.

RAIL

Connellsville station

91 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

107 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

119 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

119 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Nutter Fort. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.98 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Nutter Fort

#2 Nutter Fort

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,501
Coordinates39.2634200, -80.3198100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Nutter Fort (-80.31981, 39.26342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.78 $3.68 $7.36
Diesel $5.62 $4.33 $8.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Nutter Fort. The current time is 08:28:45.

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.