How far is Gilbert, WV from Hatfield, WV?
The driving distance from Gilbert, WV to Hatfield, WV is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Hatfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Hatfield.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on R. A. West Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
2838 ft · 51 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Deskins Drive
50 m · 7 sec · Deskins Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deskins Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Hatfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
R. A. West Highway
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11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Gilbert and Partly Cloudy near Hatfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Hatfield?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Matewan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Gilbert and 18.2 miles from Hatfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gilbert and Partly Cloudy near Hatfield.
Stop Ideas Near Matewan
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 Matewan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Hatfield. Straight-line distance: 25.8 mi (41.52 km).
#1 Gilbert
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 378 |
| Coordinates | 37.6142800, -81.8665100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hatfield
Hatfield is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7276000, -82.3159800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hatfield (-82.31598, 37.7276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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