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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.44 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.8 mi
41.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.8 mi
Kilometers
41.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.44 mi
Kilometers
58.65 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Gilbert
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Hatfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Matewan
WV

Human settlement in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Gilbert
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To Hatfield
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on R. A. West Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    2838 ft · 51 sec · West 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Deskins Drive

    50 m · 7 sec · Deskins Drive

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
R. A. West Highway
21.8 mi · 60%
Central Avenue
9.66 mi · 27%
West 4th Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Deskins Drive
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

R. A. West Highway

Continue straight

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matewan
00h 23m from Gilbert
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matewan, 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 Matewan.

RAIL

Huntington

92 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

93 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

96 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

101 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Hatfield. Straight-line distance: 25.8 mi (41.52 km).

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#1 Gilbert

Town in West Virginia

Population378
Coordinates37.6142800, -81.8665100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hatfield

Hatfield is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7276000, -82.3159800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-81.86651, 37.61428)
End: Hatfield (-82.31598, 37.7276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Hatfield. The current time is 09:37:54.

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.