How far is Sharon, WV from Saint Albans, WV?
The driving distance from Sharon, WV to Saint Albans, WV is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharon and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and Saint Albans.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
741 ft · 27 sec · Center 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 3rd Street
1745 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
95 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and Saint Albans.
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 Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sharon to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Sharon and 17.5 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sharon and Sunny near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork
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 Coal Fork.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 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 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.836449, 38.385656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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