How far is Pennsboro, WV from Fairmont, WV?

The driving distance from Pennsboro, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
59.78 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.78 mi
Kilometers
96.2 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Wed, Apr 15, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsboro
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Fairmont
Wed, Apr 15, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsboro
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 Milford
WV

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

From Pennsboro
29.8 mi
00h 31m
To Fairmont
29.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsboro and Fairmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsboro and Fairmont.

  1. 1

    Start on Collins Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Collins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Masonic Avenue

    53 m · 6 sec · Masonic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Myles Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Myles Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pullman Drive

    2355 ft · 47 sec · Pullman Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Corridor D

    39.8 mi · 47 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsboro and Fairmont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
39.8 mi · 67%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.1 mi · 27%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.21 mi · 2%
East Myles Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
I 79 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Pullman Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Turn left onto Corridor D

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Milford
00h 31m from Pennsboro
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsboro to Fairmont?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Pennsboro and 29.9 miles from Fairmont.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.

Stop Ideas Near West Milford

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 West Milford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 12.3 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 7.4 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 11.9 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 West Milford.

RAIL

Connellsville station

114 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsboro and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.38 km).

Pennsboro

#1 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Avenue (-80.968474, 39.285012)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.72
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.36 $16.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.35 $18.69
Premium $4.78 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $5.62 $11.87 $23.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsboro and Fairmont. The current time is 00:03:28.

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.