How far is Romney, WV from Alderson, WV?
The driving distance from Romney, WV to Alderson, WV is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romney and Alderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romney and Alderson.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Turn left onto Purgitsville Pike
19.7 mi · 27 min · Purgitsville Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
28.1 mi · 44 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
23.4 mi · 35 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Jackson River Road
16 mi · 22 min · Jackson River Road
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Continue on Sam Snead Highway
26.7 mi · 40 min · Sam Snead Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Road
9.9 mi · 13 min · Hot Springs Road
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Continue on North Alleghany Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alleghany Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hickory Street
135 m · 15 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto West Riverside Street
1333 ft · 33 sec · West Riverside Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · North Monroe Avenue
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Continue on Midland Trail
4.3 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Take the ramp left
24.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte
1609 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on Seneca Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on Maplewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn straight
1741 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2159 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
83 m · 10 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Greenbrier Avenue
1597 ft · 27 sec · Greenbrier Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
68 m · 4 sec · Walker Street
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Turn slight left onto Highland Trail
5.2 mi · 8 min · Highland Trail
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Continue on Highland Trail
6 mi · 9 min · Highland Trail
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Turn left onto East Riverside Drive
1899 ft · 32 sec · East Riverside Drive
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Continue on East Riverview Avenue
680 ft · 12 sec · East Riverview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Riverview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Romney and Alderson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
28.1 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Romney and Sunny near Alderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romney to Alderson?
The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Romney and 96.9 miles from Alderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Romney and Sunny near Alderson.
Stop Ideas Near Durbin
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 Durbin.
Staunton station
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romney and Alderson. Straight-line distance: 151.16 mi (243.27 km).
#1 Romney
City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 39.3420400, -78.7566800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alderson
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 37.7259500, -80.6420200 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alderson (-80.64202, 37.72595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $30.75 | $61.51 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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