How far is Parkersburg, WV from Brookhaven, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Brookhaven, WV is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.88 mi
02h 13m
Flight
91.57 mi
147.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.57 mi
Kilometers
147.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.88 mi
Kilometers
180.06 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 14, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-14T19:32
Arrive Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 14, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Parkersburg
55.9 mi
01h 06m
To Brookhaven
56 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV-7: Sabraton

    2037 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Earl Core Road

    623 ft · 21 sec · Earl Core Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brookhaven Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brookhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brookhaven Road

    912 ft · 25 sec · Brookhaven Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 67%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 26%
I 68 East
4.33 mi · 4%
Brookhaven Road
1.02 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
I 79 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.3 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 06m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Parkersburg and 56 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 91.57 mi (147.37 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6117500, -79.9045100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Brookhaven (-79.90451, 39.61175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.94 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
7.9 gal · 29.88 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.49 $34.99
Premium $4.78 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.62 $22.21 $44.43

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Brookhaven. The current time is 19:32:47.

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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.