How far is New Haven, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from New Haven, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Parkersburg.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
2799 ft · 58 sec · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
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Continue on West Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Nye Avenue
1291 ft · 27 sec · Nye Avenue
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Turn right onto Chester Road
26.8 mi · 33 min · Chester Road
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 68 North: Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Parkersburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chester Road
Turn right onto Chester Road
26.8 mi · 00h 33m
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 Patchy Fog near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from New Haven and 22.1 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Patchy Fog near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 km).
#1 New Haven
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.9864700, -81.9734700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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