Nitro Secure Storage vs Murphy's Mini Storage
Which is better, Nitro Secure Storage or Murphy's Mini Storage?
Both are drive-up facilities in Nitro, 2.7 miles (7 minutes) apart, and both bill monthly and rent online, so it depends on when you go and how you like to deal. For access at any hour, Nitro Secure Storage: its gate is open 24 hours, where Murphy's is open 6am to 10pm. Its calls and texts are answered every day, no ID is needed, and in October 2026 its 10×20 was $98 a month against $130 at Murphy's. For a face-to-face owner or a size up to 15×30, Murphy's.
Facility details checked October 20, 2026.
Where each one is
Nitro Secure Storage is at 712 Cross Lanes Dr (WV 62), between Nitro and Cross Lanes, about a mile from I-64 exit 47 (Goff Mountain Rd). Murphy's Mini Storage and More is at 105 Pickens Rd on the north side of Nitro, 4 minutes from City Hall. Murphy's is closer for people in Nitro itself; Nitro Secure Storage is closer toward Cross Lanes, Poca and Big Tyler Rd.
| Facility | From Nitro City Hall | From Walmart, Cross Lanes | From Kroger, Big Tyler Rd | From St. Albans City Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro Secure Storage, 712 Cross Lanes Dr | 7 min | 8 min | 5 min | 15 min |
| Murphy's Mini Storage, 105 Pickens Rd | 4 min | 11 min | 10 min | 12 min |
Driving times from Google's Distance Matrix.
The two at a glance
Nitro Secure Storage
712 Cross Lanes Dr (WV 62), between Nitro and Cross Lanes, about a mile from I-64 exit 47
- Run by
- Independently owned
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Google review
- Unit access
- 24 hours a day, every day
- Office
- Calls and texts answered daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern, at (304) 553-0385
- Unit types
- Ground-level drive-up units with roll-up doors, 5×10 to 10×20; no climate control
- Billing
- Monthly, month to month
- Fees
- No activation or admin fee
- Renting
- Online when a size shows a price, or by call or text. No ID needed; lock available
- Best for
- 24-hour drive-up access between Nitro, Cross Lanes and Poca
Pros
- Gate open 24 hours, every day
- Every unit is drive-up
- Billed monthly, month to month
- No activation or admin fee
- No ID needed; first month discounted online
- Cameras on site
- 5 minutes from the Kroger on Big Tyler Rd, 7 from Poca
Cons
- No climate-controlled units
Murphy's Mini Storage and More
105 Pickens Rd, on the north side of Nitro, 4 minutes from City Hall
- Run by
- Locally owned
- Google rating
- 4.6 from 43 reviews
- Unit access
- 6am to 10pm daily
- Office
- Owners on site Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm
- Unit types
- Drive-up units, 5×5 to 15×30; no climate control listed
- Billing
- Monthly
- Fees
- None stated
- Renting
- Online
- Best for
- Dealing with the owners in person on a weekday
Pros
- Owners on site part of the week
- A wide size range, 5×5 to 15×30
- Billed monthly
Cons
- Closed from 10pm to 6am
- No climate control listed
- Owners not on site Sunday or Monday
Side by side
| Facility | Google rating | From Nitro City Hall | Unit access | Climate control | Drive-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro Secure Storage 712 Cross Lanes Dr | 5.0 (1 review) | 3.3 mi | 24 hours, every day | No | Yes, every unit |
| Billed monthly. No activation or admin fee. No ID needed | |||||
| Murphy's Mini Storage and More 105 Pickens Rd, Nitro | 4.6 (43 reviews) | 1.1 mi | 6am to 10pm daily | None listed | Yes |
| Billed monthly. Owners on site Tuesday to Saturday | |||||
Current prices for Nitro Secure Storage are on the prices page. Facility details are from each facility's own website and Google listing, checked October 20, 2026. Details change, so confirm before renting. Sources: Murphy's Mini Storage and More.
Where Nitro Secure Storage has the edge
Gate open 24 hours a day, every day: Murphy's closes at 10pm and opens at 6am, which matters for shift work or a move after work on a winter evening. Calls and texts answered daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern, Sundays and Mondays included, with online renting at any hour when a size shows a price. The 10×20 price in the dated comparison above, with the first month discounted online. No ID needed, a lock available, and no activation or admin fee.
Where Murphy's Mini Storage has the edge
More sizes. Murphy's had 5×10, 10×10 and 10×20 units to rent online when checked, and lists sizes from 5×5 to 15×30. Owners on site Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm, for anyone who likes to sort things out face to face. It is also the shorter drive from Nitro City Hall.
Neither lists climate control. For a smaller drive-up unit, Valley Secure Storage in Teays Valley rents sizes from 4×10. Every facility is in the Nitro storage guide, and current prices at Nitro Secure Storage are on the prices page.
Questions people ask
- What are Murphy's Mini Storage's gate hours?
- Murphy's website lists gate access from 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Nitro Secure Storage's gate is open 24 hours a day.
- How far is Murphy's Mini Storage from Nitro Secure Storage?
- About 2.7 miles, roughly 7 minutes by car, by Google Maps.
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