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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
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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.
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Start on 6th St-Newell
29 m · 12 sec · 6th St-Newell
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wayne Six Toll Bridge
1947 ft · 39 sec · Wayne Six Toll Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Street
2854 ft · 57 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
961 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
603 ft · 14 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
1471 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
2170 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Newell and Beckley.
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 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.
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.
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.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anmoore.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 198.71 mi (319.8 km).
#1 Newell
Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,376 |
| Coordinates | 40.6184000, -80.6042400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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