There are 251 miles from Washington to Charleston in west direction and 357 miles (574.54 kilometers) by car, following the I-79 S route.
Washington and Charleston are 5 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .
This is the fastest route from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV. The halfway point is Hazelton, WV.
Washington, DC and Charleston, WV are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 2:10 am.
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Gas Consumption and Emissions
A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 14.34 gallons of gas to cover the route between Washington, DC and Charleston, WV.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to Charleston is $54.06.
During the route, an average car will release 280.94 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.
- Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.77 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on November 4, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Washington, DC and Charleston, WV
If you want to meet halfway between Washington, DC and Charleston, WV or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.654915 and -79.472618, or 39º 39' 17.694" N, 79º 28' 21.4248" W. This location is 178.53 miles away from Washington, DC and Charleston, WV and it would take approximately 2 hours 44 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.
Closest City or Town to Halfway Point
The closest town to the halfway point is Hazelton, WV, situated 178 miles from Washington, DC and 180 miles from Charleston, WV. It would take 2 hours 50 mins to go from Washington to Hazelton and 2 hours 40 mins to go from Charleston to Hazelton.
Weather in Washington and Charleston
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Distance conversions
Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Washington, DC and Charleston, WV in this table:
Straight line distance | 251 mi | 403.95 km | 218.12 nautical mi |
Driving distance | 357 mi | 574.62 km | 310.27 nautical mi |
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How to get from West Virginia to Washington
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Fly • 1h 55m
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- Take the train from Charleston to Washington Union Station Cardinal
Drive • 5h 58m
- Drive from Charleston to Washington 577 km
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Am I allowed to travel from West Virginia to Washington?
Yes, travel within United States is currently allowed.
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What are the travel restrictions in Washington?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Washington?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Washington is 800-232-4636.
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Washington is recommended.
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Questions & Answers
Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from West Virginia to Washington?
The cheapest way to get from West Virginia to Washington is to train which costs $70 - $100 and takes 10h 13m.
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What is the fastest way to get from West Virginia to Washington?
The quickest way to get from West Virginia to Washington is to fly which costs $200 - $380 and takes 1h 55m.
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Is there a direct train between West Virginia and Washington?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charleston and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 13m.
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How far is it from West Virginia to Washington?
The distance between West Virginia and Washington is 333 km. The road distance is 577 km.
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How do I travel from West Virginia to Washington without a car?
The best way to get from West Virginia to Washington without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $70 - $100.
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How long does it take to get from West Virginia to Washington?
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from West Virginia to Washington, including transfers.
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Where do I catch the West Virginia to Washington train from?
West Virginia to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston station.
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Train or fly from West Virginia to Washington?
The best way to get from West Virginia to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $200 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 10h 13m.
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How long is the flight from West Virginia to Washington?
The quickest flight from Pittsburgh Airport to Reagan Washington Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 9m.
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Where does the West Virginia to Washington train arrive?
West Virginia to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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What companies run services between West Virginia, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Weirton Heights to Washington 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston to Washington Union Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70 - $100 and the journey takes 10h 13m.
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Can I drive from West Virginia to Washington?
Yes, the driving distance between West Virginia to Washington is 577 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from West Virginia to Washington.
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Which airlines fly from Pittsburgh Airport to Reagan Washington Airport?
American Airlines offers flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Reagan Washington Airport.
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How do I get to Pittsburgh (PIT) Airport from West Virginia?
The best way to get from West Virginia to Pittsburgh Airport is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $75.
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