How far is Huntington, WV from New Cumberland, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to New Cumberland, WV is about 220.6 miles (355 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.57 mi
04h 33m
Flight
173.83 mi
279.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.83 mi
Kilometers
279.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.57 mi
Kilometers
354.97 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Cumberland
Fri, Oct 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Fri, Oct 16, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-10-15T21:28
Arrive New Cumberland
Fri, Oct 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Williamstown
WV

City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Huntington
110.1 mi
02h 16m
To New Cumberland
110.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and New Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and New Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    12 m · 9 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    2576 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Short Street

    690 ft · 25 sec · Short Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    900 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2652 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Ridge Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and New Cumberland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
35.1 mi · 16%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 10%
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 8%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

12th Street

Continue straight

34.1 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
02h 16m from Huntington
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near New Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to New Cumberland?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Huntington and 110.5 miles from New Cumberland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near New Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Charleston

118 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and New Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 173.83 mi (279.76 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Cumberland

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

Population994
Coordinates40.4967300, -80.6067400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: New Cumberland (-80.60674, 40.49673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.46 L · about $32.95
Round trip
$65.90
15.56 gal · 58.92 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $32.95 $65.90
Mid-grade $4.67 $36.36 $72.73
Premium $5.12 $39.83 $79.67
Diesel $6.36 $49.51 $99.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and New Cumberland. The current time is 21:28:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.