How far is Point Pleasant, WV from South Charleston, WV?
The driving distance from Point Pleasant, WV to South Charleston, WV is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant and South Charleston.
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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
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
1618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
90 m · 7 sec · Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Pleasant and South Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35
Continue on US 35
14.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny near South Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Point Pleasant and 26.3 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Pleasant and Sunny near South Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 40.5 mi (65.18 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 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue Southwest (-81.699482, 38.368315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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