How far is Fountain Spring, WV from Williamstown, WV?

The driving distance from Fountain Spring, WV to Williamstown, WV is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.42 mi
00h 22m
Flight
18.32 mi
29.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.32 mi
Kilometers
29.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.86 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain Spring
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Spring
2026-04-16T03:27
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Spring
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Fountain Spring
10.2 mi
00h 11m
To Williamstown
10.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Spring and Williamstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Spring and Williamstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Old US 21

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Old US 21

  2. 2

    Turn left

    940 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna

    952 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    659 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · East 5th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Spring and Williamstown.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US 21
18.9 mi · 93%
WV 14
1.18 mi · 6%
East 5th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Old US 21

Merge slight left

15.5 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 11m from Fountain Spring
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fountain Spring and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Spring to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Fountain Spring and 10.2 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fountain Spring and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Spring and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.49 km).

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#1 Fountain Spring

Fountain Spring is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1461900, -81.5448500
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

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

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Old US 21 (-81.544933, 39.146244)
End: East 5th Street (-81.44818, 39.400536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Spring and Williamstown. The current time is 03:27:09.

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.