Origin
Augusta, WV
Evening in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
187.8 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 187.8 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North High Street, Cumberland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.9 miles from Augusta, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 187.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 3h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frankfort Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rocket Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patriot Parkway Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McMullen Highway Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warrior Drive Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on Northwestern Turnpike
5.8 mi
·
8 min
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Northwestern Turnpike
2
Continue on East Main Street
3.0 mi
·
8 min
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East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North High Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North High Street
4
Continue on Cumberland Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Cumberland Road
5
Continue on Frankfort Highway
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Frankfort Highway
6
Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
7
Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Patriot Parkway Southwest
8
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
9
Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Warrior Drive Southwest
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
11
Turn sharp right onto National Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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National Highway
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
National Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Uniontown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40 West: Uniontown
15
Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Garrett Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto National Pike
29 mi
·
38 min
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National Pike
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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US 40 Business: Uniontown
18
Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
19
Continue on Pittsburgh Road
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
·
27 sec
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Old Pittsburgh Road
22
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Washington PA
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Washington PA
25
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Dunningsville
27
Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
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Brownlee Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
the route
29
Exit the roundabout
476 ft
·
10 sec
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi
·
6 min
32
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
33
Turn straight onto Washington Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
34
Turn left onto Weavertown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Weavertown Road
35
Turn right onto Morganza Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morganza Road
36
Turn right onto McClelland Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
McClelland Road
37
Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 79 North: Pittsburgh
38
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
39
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
40
Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA Tpke 576 West
41
Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Southern Beltway
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
43
Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
44
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
15 min
45
Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
WV 105: Colliers Way
46
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
6 sec
47
Turn straight onto Colliers Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Colliers Way
48
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
49
Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
·
1 sec
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Pennsylvania Avenue
50
Arrive at your destination
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 93.9 miles from Augusta, WV, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, 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 187.8 miles and 3h 31m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.9 mi from Augusta, WV · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 93.9 miles from Augusta, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weirton Heights, WV
The final approach into Weirton Heights, 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 Heights, 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
$29.37 one way
$58.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.46 | $82.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.72 | $9.01 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.43 | $7.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.29 | $12.02 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
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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
22 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
3h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Heights, WV covers 187.8 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North High Street, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.9 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 $29.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 3h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, WV to Weirton Heights, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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