How far is Hamlin, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Hamlin, WV to Beckley, WV is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamlin and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamlin and Beckley.
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Start on Court Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Court Avenue
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Continue on Straight Fork
9.7 mi · 14 min · Straight Fork
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Turn slight left onto Midway Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Midway Road
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Continue on Childress Road
1 mi · 2 min · Childress Road
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Take the ramp straight
64 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1616 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
3.3 mi · 5 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64, I 77: Beckley, Charleston
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
49.4 mi · 58 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamlin and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
49.4 mi · 00h 58m
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 Hamlin and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamlin to Beckley?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Hamlin and 48.7 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamlin and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 60.62 mi (97.56 km).
#1 Hamlin
City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 38.2787000, -82.1029200 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
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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