How far is South Charleston, WV from Sharon, WV?

The driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Sharon, WV is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.84 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.9 mi
32.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.9 mi
Kilometers
32.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.84 mi
Kilometers
41.58 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in South Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Charleston
2026-04-15T10:29
Arrive Sharon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Charleston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marmet
WV

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America

From South Charleston
12.9 mi
00h 16m
To Sharon
12.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Sharon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Sharon.

  1. 1

    Start on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montrose Drive

    1484 ft · 32 sec · Montrose Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 64 East: Charleston

    1587 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 79/3: Sharon

    1255 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Sharon Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cabin Creek Road

    105 m · 10 sec · Cabin Creek Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cabin Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Sharon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
24.5 mi · 95%
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi · 3%
Montrose Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
CR 79/3
0.24 mi · 1%
Cabin Creek Road
0.07 mi
Sharon Hollow Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

24.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marmet
00h 16m from South Charleston
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Sharon?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from South Charleston and 12.9 miles from Sharon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Marmet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marmet and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Charleston City Hall

Charleston , WV
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marmet.

RAIL

Charleston

14 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

22 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

53 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

62 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.02 km).

South Charleston

#1 South Charleston

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population12,036
Coordinates38.3684300, -81.6995700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sharon

Sharon is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1595500, -81.4470600
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: South Charleston (-81.69957, 38.36843)
End: Sharon (-81.44706, 38.15955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Charleston and Sharon. The current time is 10:29:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.