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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.91 mi
02h 20m
Flight
69.21 mi
111.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.21 mi
Kilometers
111.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.91 mi
Kilometers
165.62 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Moorefield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorefield
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Fairmont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorefield
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
Bayard
WV

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

From Moorefield
50.1 mi
01h 10m
To Fairmont
52.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · Winchester Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1332 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Corridor H

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Corridor H

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Communications Drive

    893 ft · 20 sec · Communications Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    756 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto George Washington Highway

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · George Washington Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Victory Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Victory Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fetterman Hollow Road

    47 m · 6 sec · Fetterman Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Fetterman Hollow Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fetterman Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Turner Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Turner Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Merchant Street

    1120 ft · 35 sec · Merchant Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Highway
52.1 mi · 51%
Corridor H
25.6 mi · 25%
Turner Road
1.64 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Fetterman Hollow Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Victory Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayard
01h 10m from Moorefield
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Grantsville, MD

52 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

56 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

67 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

69 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorefield and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 69.21 mi (111.38 km).

Moorefield

#1 Moorefield

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,391
Coordinates39.0623300, -78.9694700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Avenue (-78.969458, 39.062127)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorefield and Fairmont. The current time is 02:20:15.

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.