How far is Huntington, WV from Shepherdstown, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Shepherdstown, WV is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Shepherdstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Shepherdstown.
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Start on 8th Street
1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard
3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1487 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Continue on Troy Brown Way
1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way
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Take the ramp slight left
1629 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 52 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
148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
1880 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sharpsburg Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Continue on North Church Street
787 ft · 17 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Continue on North Duke Street
2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street
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Turn left onto West German Street
1493 ft · 51 sec · West German Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East German Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Shepherdstown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Shepherdstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Shepherdstown?
The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Huntington and 178.3 miles from Shepherdstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259 miles (416.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.79 one way or $99.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Shepherdstown.
Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethlehem.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Shepherdstown. Straight-line distance: 259.02 mi (416.86 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdstown (-77.80416, 39.4301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $55.67 | $111.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $60.06 | $120.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $70.69 | $141.39 |
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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