How far is Piedmont, WV from Gardner, WV?
The driving distance from Piedmont, WV to Gardner, WV is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Gardner.
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Start on Smokeless-Piedmont Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Smokeless-Piedmont Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight
676 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Beckley Road
3 mi · 5 min · Beckley Road
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Turn right onto Gardner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Spanishburg-Athens Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Spanishburg-Athens Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spanishburg-Athens Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont and Gardner.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
8.22 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Piedmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piedmont to Gardner?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Matoaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Piedmont and 8.1 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Piedmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Matoaka
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 Matoaka.
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Thurmond
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (16.99 km).
#1 Piedmont
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 792 |
| Coordinates | 37.4506700, -81.2637100 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
Gardner is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4237300, -81.0742600 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-81.07426, 37.42373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
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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