How far is Petersburg, WV from Beckley, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Beckley is 139.78 miles (224.95 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, WV to Beckley, WV is 139.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Beckley with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, West Virginia to Beckley, West Virginia is: 183.61 miles (295.5 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Beckley will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°59'33"N 79°7'26"W |
| Latitude | 38.9926100 |
| Longitude | -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15805 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W |
| Latitude | 37.7781700 |
| Longitude | -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Beckley: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043,37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Beckley
The distance between Petersburg and Beckley is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Petersburg and Beckley. The current time is 08:02:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.53 liters (6.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Beckley.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Beckley is $21.92 (diesel $27.46).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $21.92 | $24.15 | $26.38 | $27.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Beckley (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
