How far is Hamlin, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Hamlin, WV to Charleston, WV is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamlin and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamlin and Charleston.
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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
1236 ft · 21 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thayer Street
106 m · 15 sec · Thayer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street
2189 ft · 44 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto South Side Bridge
1125 ft · 19 sec · South Side Bridge
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Continue on Dickinson Street
969 ft · 20 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamlin and Charleston.
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.
Longest stretch
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13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamlin and Partly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamlin to Charleston?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Alum Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Hamlin and 17.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamlin and Partly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Alum Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alum Creek.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 25.97 mi (41.79 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 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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