How far is Saint Albans, WV from Princeton, WV?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Princeton, WV is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Princeton.
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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
99.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Walker Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Princeton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Princeton?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 54.2 miles from Saint Albans and 54.2 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Pax
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 Pax.
Thurmond
Prince
Montgomery
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 81.01 mi (130.37 km).
#1 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-81.10259, 37.36623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
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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