How far is Fairmont, WV from Pennsboro, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Pennsboro, WV is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison 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 Pennsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Pennsboro.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
39.6 mi · 47 min · Corridor D
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Turn right onto Pullman Drive
2355 ft · 49 sec · Pullman Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Myles Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Myles Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Masonic Avenue
53 m · 6 sec · Masonic Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Collins Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Collins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Pennsboro.
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.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
39.6 mi · 00h 47m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Pennsboro?
The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
West Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Fairmont and 29.5 miles from Pennsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:06 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.
Stop Ideas Near West Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Milford.
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Pennsboro. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.38 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 Pennsboro
City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.2850800, -80.9684400 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsboro (-80.96844, 39.28508)
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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