How far is Hamlin, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Hamlin, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamlin and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamlin and Clarksburg.
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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 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamlin and Clarksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hamlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamlin to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Hamlin and 79.6 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hamlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
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 Sand Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 117.31 mi (188.79 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 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
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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