How far is Pinch, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from Pinch, WV to Beckley, WV is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.07 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.4 mi
74.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.4 mi
Kilometers
74.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.07 mi
Kilometers
109.55 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Pinch
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinch
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Beckley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinch
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
Handley
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Pinch
33.7 mi
00h 38m
To Beckley
34.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinch and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinch and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Andrew Lane

    31 m · 6 sec · Saint Andrew Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pinch Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · South Pinch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Indian Creek Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Indian Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenbrier Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenbrier Street

    718 ft · 20 sec · Greenbrier Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinch and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
54.3 mi · 80%
Greenbrier Street
5.57 mi · 8%
Indian Creek Road
3.93 mi · 6%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 3%
South Pinch Road
0.57 mi · 1%
West Neville Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

54.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Handley
00h 38m from Pinch
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinch and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinch to Beckley?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Handley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Pinch and 34.4 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinch and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Handley

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 Handley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Handley.

RAIL

Montgomery

4 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

31 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

36 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

46 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinch and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 km).

Pinch

#1 Pinch

Place in West Virginia

Population3,262
Coordinates38.4087100, -81.4817900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.481806, 38.40874)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinch and Beckley. The current time is 01:24:48.

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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.