Origin
Augusta, WV
Evening in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, WV to Weirton, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
173.2 mi
279 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton, WV covers 173.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on National Pike, National Freeway, Mon/Fayette Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on National Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
86.6 miles from Augusta, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton, WV covers 173.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
National Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.7 miles in near I 68; US 40 / National Freeway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 173.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.7 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
38.7 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
140.8 mi into trip
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~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
7
141.1 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
141.2 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
170.6 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
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WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Pike | 28.6 mi | 38m |
| National Freeway | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 20.8 mi | 28m |
| Washington Pike | 18 mi | 26m |
| Cumberland Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Commerce Street | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Frankfort Highway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
National Pike
— 28.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on US 50
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwestern Turnpike
2
Continue on US 50
3.0 mi
·
8 min
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East Main Street
3
Turn right onto WV 28
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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North High Street
4
Continue on WV 28
11 mi
·
15 min
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Cumberland Road
5
Continue on WV 28
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Frankfort Highway
6
Turn left onto WV 956
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
7
Continue on MD 956
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriot Parkway Southwest
8
Turn right onto US 220
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
9
Turn left onto MD 636
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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Warrior Drive Southwest
10
At end of road, turn right onto MD 53
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
11
Turn sharp right onto US 40 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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National Highway
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge onto I 68; US 40
25 mi
·
26 min
·
National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
Toward US 40 West: Uniontown
15
Merge onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Garrett Highway
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 40
29 mi
·
38 min
·
National Pike
17
Take the exit onto US 40 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 40 Business
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
18
Turn right onto PA 51
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
19
Continue on PA 51
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
20
Turn left onto Northgate Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northgate Highway
21
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Pittsburgh Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
23
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 36B
Toward I 70 West: Washington PA
25
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto PA 18
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
30
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
31
Continue on PA 844
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Pike
32
Turn straight onto WV 27
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
10th Street
33
Turn right onto WV 2
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
35
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.6 miles from Augusta, WV, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.6 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, WV
This is one driving day of about 173.2 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on National Pike for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.6 mi from Augusta, WV · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Augusta, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weirton, WV
The final approach into Weirton, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Weirton, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.08 one way
$54.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.61 | $59.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.06 | $64.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(20.8 mi)
$1.46
Northwestern Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.25 | $11.08 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
87 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton, WV covers 173.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are National Pike, National Freeway, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.6 miles from Augusta, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 173.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.7 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Augusta, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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