There will be no coal trucks except on the northern part of 219. There is no coal along the southern parts, once you’ve crossed to the east side of the high mountains. In fact, on the southern part of the route, you should encounter few trucks at all, except for those from Burns Trucking in Marlinton. Most other trucks headed south to I-64 take WV 92 from Huntersville to White Sulphur Springs, not 219. Once you get down to Greenbrier County you are out of the serious mountains.
You will occasionally encounter farm equipment (this is farm country) but they’re not often traveling far via 219, so shouldn’t delay you too long.
Don’t expect to get anywhere too fast on 219, but it is better than most “country roads” in WV. Expect to average about 45 mph or a little better with no problem. Lewisburg is the only town that will likely be much of a delay.
If you really want a slow, torturous route north to south through WV, I suggest WV 20.
🙂One side trip I must suggest is the Highland Scenic Highway, Route 150, from 219 at the top of Elk Mountain (north of Marlinton) to WV 39 west of Mill Point. The overlooks are worth your time. Turn left at WV 39 and you’re back to 219 at the foot of the mountain.
Wayne
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