How far is Romney, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Romney, WV to Beckley, WV is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romney and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romney and Beckley.
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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
7.1 mi · 11 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
10.6 mi · 16 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Creek Y
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Creek Y
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Turn slight left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Dale Access Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Laurel Dale Access Road
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Turn left onto Corridor H
21 mi · 24 min · Corridor H
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Seneca Trail
13.3 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
62 m · 3 sec · Magnolia Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1984 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
14.7 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Clifton Run Road
40.6 mi · 47 min · Clifton Run Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.7 mi · 44 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
2170 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Romney and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
Continue straight
58.5 mi · 01h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romney to Beckley?
The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Romney and 119.5 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Romney and Mostly Sunny near Beckley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romney and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 170.08 mi (273.72 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 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: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.23 | $80.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.35 | $94.71 |
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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