How far is New Haven, WV from Beckley, WV?

The driving distance from New Haven, WV to Beckley, WV is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.63 mi
02h 09m
Flight
93.7 mi
150.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.7 mi
Kilometers
150.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.63 mi
Kilometers
195.75 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckley
Thu, May 21, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, May 21, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-21T08:02
Arrive Beckley
Thu, May 21, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Charleston
WV

The capital of West Virginia.

From New Haven
60.4 mi
01h 04m
To Beckley
61.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Beckley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Beckley.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Graham Station Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Graham Station Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue and Grey Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Blue and Grey Trail

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ripley Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Ripley Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I-77

    151 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Kanawha Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Beckley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77
92.9 mi · 76%
Graham Station Road
9.58 mi · 8%
Ripley Road
8.75 mi · 7%
Blue and Grey Trail
2.32 mi · 2%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 2%
5th Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-77

Merge slight left

92.8 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
01h 04m from New Haven
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Haven and Rain Showers near Beckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Beckley?

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from New Haven and 61.2 miles from Beckley.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Haven and Rain Showers near Beckley.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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 Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 7 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 11.5 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 3.8 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 2.3 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 Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

1 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

33 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

65 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

71 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 93.7 mi (150.79 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

Town in West Virginia

Population1,451
Coordinates38.9864700, -81.9734700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Beckley

#2 Beckley

City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Population15,805
Coordinates37.7781700, -81.1881600
Altitude738
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.973529, 38.986478)
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Beckley. The current time is 08:02:29.

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.