How far is Point Pleasant, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Point Pleasant, WV to Beckley, WV is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 00m.
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.
The capital of West Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant and Beckley.
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Start on Viand Street
1897 ft · 37 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Take the exit slight left
1951 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue on US 35
14.3 mi · 16 min · US 35
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Continue on Fruth-Lanham Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Pleasant and Beckley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fruth-Lanham Highway
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Point Pleasant and Mostly Cloudy near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant to Beckley?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Point Pleasant and 60.3 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Pleasant and Mostly Cloudy near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 89.86 mi (144.62 km).
#1 Point Pleasant
City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.8445300, -82.1370900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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