How far is Oceana, WV from Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Charleston, WV is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oceana and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oceana and Charleston.
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Start on Kopperston Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road
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Continue on Pond Fork Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road
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Continue on Pond Fork Road
31.1 mi · 46 min · Pond Fork Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
3019 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue
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Turn left
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
1236 ft · 21 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thayer Street
106 m · 15 sec · Thayer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street
2189 ft · 44 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto South Side Bridge
1125 ft · 19 sec · South Side Bridge
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Continue on Dickinson Street
969 ft · 20 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 Oceana and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pond Fork Road
Continue on Pond Fork Road
31.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Oceana and Rain Showers Likely near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oceana to Charleston?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Oceana and 37.3 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oceana and Rain Showers Likely near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 45.45 mi (73.14 km).
#1 Oceana
Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 37.6920600, -81.6240000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
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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