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Distance from Penhook, VA to Carson, VA

Distance

163 mi

Time

3 hours 36 mins

Gas Cost

$16 - $30

There are 123.17 miles from Penhook to Carson in east direction and 163 miles (262.32 kilometers) by car, following the I-85 route.

Penhook and Carson are 3 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Penhook, VA to Carson, VA. The halfway point is Buffalo Junction, VA.

Penhook, VA and Carson, VA are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 3:17 am.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 6.54 gallons of gas to cover the route between Penhook, VA and Carson, VA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Penhook to Carson is $21.89.

During the route, an average car will release 128.19 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 $3.35 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Penhook, VA and Carson, VA

If you want to meet halfway between Penhook, VA and Carson, VA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 36.629620 and -78.630394, or 36º 37' 46.632" N, 78º 37' 49.4184" W. This location is 81.46 miles away from Penhook, VA and Carson, VA and it would take approximately 1 hour 48 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Buffalo Junction, VA, situated 89 miles from Penhook, VA and 86 miles from Carson, VA. It would take 1 hour 39 mins to go from Penhook to Buffalo Junction and 1 hour 34 mins to go from Carson to Buffalo Junction.