How far is Parkersburg, WV from New Haven, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to New Haven, WV is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and New Haven.
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Start on Juliana Street
19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
126 m · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
2899 ft · 51 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1308 ft · 22 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Merge slight right onto SR 7
32.8 mi · 41 min · SR 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nye Avenue
1291 ft · 29 sec · Nye Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
2799 ft · 1 min · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
3 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Pike Street
2 mi · 4 min · Pike Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1631 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and New Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 7
Merge slight right onto SR 7
32.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to New Haven?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Parkersburg and 21.6 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 km).
#1 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.9864700, -81.9734700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Haven (-81.97347, 38.98647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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