How far is South Charleston, WV from Bridgeport, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Bridgeport, WV is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Braxton 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 South Charleston and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Bridgeport.
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Start on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Montrose Drive
1484 ft · 32 sec · Montrose Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 64 East: Charleston
1587 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
2778 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Virginia Avenue
1247 ft · 25 sec · North Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Bridgeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
118 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Charleston and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from South Charleston and 63.4 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Charleston and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
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 Gassaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 100.3 mi (161.41 km).
#1 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,036 |
| Coordinates | 38.3684300, -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US
| Population | 8,782 |
| Coordinates | 39.2864800, -80.2562000 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Virginia Avenue (-80.256141, 39.286466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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