How far is Smithtown, WV from Star City, WV?
The driving distance from Smithtown, WV to Star City, WV is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
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.
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithtown and Star City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and Star City.
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Start on Opekiska Road
19 m · 4 sec · Opekiska Road
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Turn left onto Smithtown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Smithtown Road
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Turn right onto Goshen Road
987 ft · 22 sec · Goshen Road
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Take the ramp left
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
994 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Star City, WVU, Osage
831 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Chaplin Hill Road
2173 ft · 45 sec · Chaplin Hill Road
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
3260 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Turn left onto Boyers Avenue
740 ft · 46 sec · Boyers Avenue
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Turn right onto University Avenue
779 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown and Star City.
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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8.57 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Smithtown and Sunny near Star City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to Star City?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Smithtown and 7.1 miles from Star City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithtown and Sunny near Star City.
Stop Ideas Near Morgantown
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 Morgantown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Star City. Straight-line distance: 9.38 mi (15.09 km).
#1 Smithtown
Smithtown is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5295300, -80.0414600 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Star City
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.6584100, -79.9864500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Avenue (-79.986425, 39.658439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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