How far is Petersburg, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Petersburg, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Fairmont.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1805 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Keyser Avenue
2437 ft · 43 sec · Keyser Avenue
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Turn slight right
25.4 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
52.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Victory Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Victory Avenue
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Turn left onto Fetterman Hollow Road
47 m · 6 sec · Fetterman Hollow Road
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Continue on Fetterman Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fetterman Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Turner Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Turner Road
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Merchant Street
1120 ft · 35 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg and Fairmont.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
George Washington Highway
Turn left onto George Washington Highway
52.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Petersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Rowlesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Petersburg and 49.6 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Petersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Rowlesburg
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 Rowlesburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 64.26 mi (103.42 km).
#1 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.9926100, -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
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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