How far is Saint Albans, WV from Bluefield, WV?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Bluefield, WV is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.14 mi
01h 59m
Flight
84.06 mi
135.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.06 mi
Kilometers
135.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.14 mi
Kilometers
191.74 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Mon, Apr 27, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Tue, Apr 28, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-04-27T20:13
Arrive Bluefield
Mon, Apr 27, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pax
WV

Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Saint Albans
59 mi
00h 59m
To Bluefield
60.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Bluefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Bluefield.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    95 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1745 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

    1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Street

    146 m · 16 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    571 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1336 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1488 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Bluefield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue South
104 mi · 87%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 8%
Chicory Road
3.19 mi · 3%
US 460
0.45 mi
3rd Street
0.33 mi
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue South

Merge slight left

99.9 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pax
00h 59m from Saint Albans
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Albans and Partly Cloudy near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Bluefield?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Pax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Saint Albans and 60.1 miles from Bluefield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Albans and Partly Cloudy near Bluefield.

Stop Ideas Near Pax

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pax, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pax.

RAIL

Thurmond

17 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

19 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Montgomery

31 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Hinton

42 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 84.06 mi (135.28 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

City in West Virginia

Population9,763
Coordinates38.3856500, -81.8362400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bluefield

#2 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.836449, 38.385656)
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.60 $37.20
Premium $4.78 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.62 $23.62 $47.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Bluefield. The current time is 20:13:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.