How far is New Haven, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from New Haven, WV to Charleston, WV is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Charleston.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Graham Station Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Graham Station Road
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Continue on Blue and Grey Trail
2.3 mi · 4 min · Blue and Grey Trail
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Turn slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Ripley Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-77
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Leon Sullivan Way, Capitol Street
958 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Leon Sullivan Way
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street East
657 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
126 m · 9 sec · Dickinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-77
Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Charleston?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from New Haven and 31.6 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 47.68 mi (76.73 km).
#1 New Haven
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.9864700, -81.9734700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia.
| Population | 45,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.3498200, -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson Street (-81.632578, 38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
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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