How far is New Martinsville, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from New Martinsville, WV to Beckley, WV is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Martinsville and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville and Beckley.
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Start on Virginia Street
39 m · 11 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1 km · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Martinsville and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Emerson Avenue
Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Martinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Martinsville to Beckley?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from New Martinsville and 93.8 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Martinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Martinsville and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 130.18 mi (209.5 km).
#1 New Martinsville
City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.6445200, -80.8576000 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
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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