How far is Princeton, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Princeton, WV to Beckley, WV is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Beckley.
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Start on North Walker Street
26 m · 3 sec · North Walker Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
29 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
119 m · 7 sec · Scott Street
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Turn left onto Alvis Street
137 m · 12 sec · Alvis Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1296 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
32.6 mi · 35 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn right onto Neville Street
1577 ft · 46 sec · 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 Princeton 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton 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 Princeton to Beckley?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Shady Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Princeton and 19.8 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Spring
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 Shady Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.42 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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