How far is Fountain Spring, WV from North Hills, WV?
The driving distance from Fountain Spring, WV to North Hills, WV is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Spring and North Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Spring and North Hills.
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Start on Old US 21
3.2 mi · 4 min · Old US 21
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Turn left
940 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
30 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Hills Drive
1922 ft · 1 min · North Hills Drive
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Continue on North Hills Drive
1453 ft · 1 min · North Hills Drive
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Continue on North Hills Drive
2278 ft · 2 min · North Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Spring and North Hills.
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.
Old US 21
Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fountain Spring and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain Spring to North Hills?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Parkersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Fountain Spring and 8.1 miles from North Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fountain Spring and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Parkersburg
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 Parkersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Spring and North Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.13 km).
#1 Fountain Spring
Fountain Spring is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1461900, -81.5448500 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Hills
Town in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 766 |
| Coordinates | 39.3164600, -81.5129000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hills Drive (-81.512696, 39.316561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
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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