Baltimore to Charleston, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baltimore from Charleston, West Virginia?
The distance from Baltimore to Charleston, West Virginia is 277.9 miles (447.3 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, West Virginia is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.8 miles, taking about 6h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Charleston, West Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Baltimore to Charleston, West Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
- You could travel this distance about 89.6 times to circle the Earth's equator