How far is Saint Albans, WV from Chesapeake, WV?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Chesapeake, WV is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
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The capital of West Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Chesapeake.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
95 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1745 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
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Continue on Center Street
146 m · 16 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
3.1 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue straight
571 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1336 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
1423 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1412 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maccorkle Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Maccorkle Avenue
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Turn left onto 125th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Chesapeake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
1st Avenue South
Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Albans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Saint Albans and 13.2 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Albans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.79 km).
#1 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.2234400, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake (-81.53623, 38.22344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
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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