How far is South Charleston, WV from Brookhaven, WV?
The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Brookhaven, WV is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Brookhaven.
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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
148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV-7: Sabraton
2037 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Earl Core Road
623 ft · 21 sec · Earl Core Road
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Turn left onto Brookhaven Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Brookhaven Road
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Continue on Brookhaven Road
912 ft · 25 sec · Brookhaven Road
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Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Brookhaven.
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
148 mi · 02h 39m
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 Clear leaving South Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from South Charleston and 80 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 129.11 mi (207.79 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 Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6117500, -79.9045100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-79.90451, 39.61175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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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