Origin
Belington, WV
Late night in Belington on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belington, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barbour County Highway, South Main Street, Blue & Gray Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.78 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.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Belington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 132.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barbour County Highway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barbour County Highway | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Blue & Gray Expressway | — | — |
| Mansfield Drive | — | — |
| Trap Springs Road | — | — |
| George Washington Highway | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| WV 273 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barbour County Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Wheeling, WV.
1
Start on South Crim Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Crim Avenue
2
Continue on Barbour County Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Barbour County Highway
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Blue & Gray Expressway
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mansfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Mansfield Drive
6
Continue on Barbour County Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Barbour County Highway
7
Turn left onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
8
Turn straight onto George Washington Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
George Washington Highway
9
Turn slight right
180 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn straight
10 mi
·
15 min
11
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
14
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
16
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
18
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
19
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
20
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
22
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
24
Continue on Hornet Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
25
Continue on Dragon Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
26
Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
27
Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
28
Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
29
Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
30
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Street
31
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
32
Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
34
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
35
Merge slight left
459 ft
·
6 sec
36
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
37
Turn left onto 17th Street
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
17th Street
38
Turn right onto Chapline Street
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapline Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Belington, WV, or about 1h 10m 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 29 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheeling, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belington, 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.
+
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 Belington, WV
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Belington, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Belington, WV · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Belington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wheeling, WV
The final approach into Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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
$20.78 one way
$41.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.72 | $45.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Wheeling, WV
Late night in Wheeling on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
66 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
6 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
2h 21m 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 Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barbour County Highway, South Main Street, Blue & Gray Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Belington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Belington, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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