How far is Moorefield, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Moorefield, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorefield and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorefield and Fairmont.
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Start on Winchester Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1332 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
25.6 mi · 30 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 20 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn right
756 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
52.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Victory Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Victory Avenue
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Turn left onto Fetterman Hollow Road
47 m · 6 sec · Fetterman Hollow Road
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Continue on Fetterman Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fetterman Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Turner Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Turner Road
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Merchant Street
1120 ft · 35 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorefield and Fairmont.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
George Washington Highway
Turn left onto George Washington Highway
52.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Moorefield and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorefield to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Bayard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Moorefield and 52.8 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moorefield and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Bayard
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 Bayard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorefield and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 69.21 mi (111.38 km).
#1 Moorefield
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0623300, -78.9694700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
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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