How far is Hurricane, WV from Bridgeport, WV?

The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Bridgeport, WV is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.46 mi
02h 15m
Flight
111.74 mi
179.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.74 mi
Kilometers
179.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.46 mi
Kilometers
237.32 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Fri, May 15, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Hurricane
Fri, May 15, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-05-14T21:53
Arrive Bridgeport
Fri, May 15, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gassaway
WV

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

From Hurricane
73.8 mi
01h 07m
To Bridgeport
73.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hurricane and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Teays Valley Road

    634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    2778 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Virginia Avenue

    1247 ft · 25 sec · North Virginia Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurricane and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
118 mi · 80%
Hurricane Creek Road
24.8 mi · 17%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
US 50
0.55 mi
North Virginia Avenue
0.24 mi
Midland Trail
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

118 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 07m from Hurricane
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hurricane and Mostly Clear near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hurricane to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Hurricane and 73.6 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hurricane and Mostly Clear near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 111.74 mi (179.83 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Population8,782
Coordinates39.2864800, -80.2562000
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.020099, 38.43259)
End: North Virginia Avenue (-80.256141, 39.286466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.19
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.60 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.03 $46.06
Premium $4.78 $24.85 $49.69
Diesel $5.62 $29.24 $58.49

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurricane and Bridgeport. The current time is 21:53:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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