Huntington, West Virginia to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.3 miles 462.3 km · straight line
359.1 miles estimated 577.9 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Huntington, West Virginia from Petersburg?

The distance from Huntington, West Virginia to Petersburg is 287.3 miles (462.3 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located ESE of Huntington, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 359.1 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia and Petersburg in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntington, West Virginia and Petersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Huntington, West Virginia to Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntington, West Virginia & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients