How far is Newell, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Newell, WV to Beckley, WV is about 255.4 miles (411 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.36 mi
04h 34m
Flight
198.71 mi
319.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.71 mi
Kilometers
319.8 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.36 mi
Kilometers
410.96 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Sun, May 3, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Newell
Mon, May 4, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newell
2026-05-03T16:13
Arrive Beckley
Sun, May 3, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Anmoore
WV

Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Newell
132.4 mi
02h 17m
To Beckley
123 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
30°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newell and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newell and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th St-Newell

    29 m · 12 sec · 6th St-Newell

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wayne Six Toll Bridge

    1947 ft · 39 sec · Wayne Six Toll Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on West 5th Street

    2854 ft · 57 sec · West 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    961 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    603 ft · 14 sec · East 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lou Holtz Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Lou Holtz Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh

    1606 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport

    1471 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

    2156 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    2903 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley

    2170 ft · 60 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kanawha Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newell and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
137 mi · 54%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
67.1 mi · 26%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 5%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 5%
Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 4%
US 22 East
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

136 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
198.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anmoore
02h 17m from Newell
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Newell and Widespread Frost near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newell to Beckley?

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Anmoore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Newell and 123 miles from Beckley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Newell and Widespread Frost near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Anmoore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anmoore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anmoore.

RAIL

Connellsville station

104 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

113 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 198.71 mi (319.8 km).

Newell

#1 Newell

Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,376
Coordinates40.6184000, -80.6042400
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th St-Newell (-80.604218, 40.618404)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.11 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.38
18.02 gal · 68.22 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.69 $71.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.91 $79.81
Premium $4.78 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.62 $50.67 $101.34

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Newell and Beckley. The current time is 16:13:24.

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.