How far is Sharon, WV from Nitro, WV?
The driving distance from Sharon, WV to Nitro, WV is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of West Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and Nitro.
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Start on Cabin Creek Road
105 m · 12 sec · Cabin Creek Road
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Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road
138 m · 19 sec · Sharon Hollow Road
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Take the ramp left
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
21.2 mi · 25 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
141 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
981 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto 2nd Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and Nitro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
21.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sharon and Sunny near Nitro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sharon to Nitro?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 17.9 miles from Sharon and 18 miles from Nitro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sharon and Sunny near Nitro.
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 Sharon and Nitro. Straight-line distance: 27.83 mi (44.79 km).
#1 Sharon
Sharon is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1595500, -81.4470600 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nitro
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 6,285 |
| Coordinates | 38.4148100, -81.8440200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue (-81.843998, 38.414801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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