How far is Petersburg from Charleston?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Charleston is 142.43 miles (229.21 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, WV to Charleston, WV is 142.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 196.32 miles (315.94 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Charleston will take approximately 03 hours 23 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 Charleston
Capital city of West Virginia, United States
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Charleston
The distance between Petersburg and Charleston is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Charleston. The current time is 01:15:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.22 liters (6.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Charleston is $28.42 (diesel $33.59).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 23, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
