How far is Fairmont, WV from Shannondale, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Shannondale, WV is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Shannondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Shannondale.
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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
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
75 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport
907 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast
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Continue on New 51 Road Southeast
1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast
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Continue on Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road
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Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway
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Continue on Paw Paw Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Paw Paw Road
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Gaston Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Gaston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomery Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike
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Turn right onto North Frederick Pike
12.1 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike
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Turn left onto VA 37 North
1744 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
1945 ft · 46 sec · Martinsburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1167 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
2214 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Berryville Avenue
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.7 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
837 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
7.2 mi · 10 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 115: Charles Town
548 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Hillside Drive
699 ft · 16 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn right onto Charles Town Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Charles Town Road
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Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive
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Turn left onto Red Oak Road
804 ft · 42 sec · Red Oak Road
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Turn left onto Quail Run Road
71 m · 11 sec · Quail Run Road
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Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
543 ft · 29 sec · Gray Fox Road
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Turn left onto Gingerbread Lane
39 m · 6 sec · Gingerbread Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gingerbread Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Shannondale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 68 East
Continue straight
75 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Sunny near Shannondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Shannondale?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Fairmont and 90 miles from Shannondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Sunny near Shannondale.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
Cumberland station
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Frostburg, MD
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Shannondale. Straight-line distance: 126.12 mi (202.97 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 Shannondale
Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2170500, -77.8074900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannondale (-77.80749, 39.21705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
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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