The drive from Belington, WV to Weirton, WV covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Barbour County Highway, US 119 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.74 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
66.3 miles from Belington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 132.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 132.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 132.6 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 11.3 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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11.3 mi into trip|~14m in|US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Turn left onto US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.2 mi into trip|~15m in|US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
100.3 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
100.5 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
100.6 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
49.5 mi
55m
Barbour County Highway
25.4 mi
29m
US 119
22.1 mi
25m
Washington Pike
18 mi
26m
Commerce Street
8.3 mi
11m
WV 2
2.6 mi
5m
Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 49.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on US 250; WV 92
0.2 mi·46 sec·South Crim Avenue
2
Continue on US 250
11 mi·13 min·Barbour County Highway
3
Continue on US 250
0.6 mi·44 sec·South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
0.8 mi·57 sec·Blue & Gray Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK
0.1 mi·7 sec·Mansfield Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 119; US 250
15 mi·16 min·Barbour County Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
22 mi·25 min·US 119
8
Turn left
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 68 West
9
Merge onto I 68
0.4 mi·27 sec·I 68
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
Toward I-79 N: Washington
11
Merge onto I 79
50 mi·55 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 17Toward PA 18: Jefferson AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto PA 18
1.5 mi·3 min·Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi·11 min·Washington Pike
16
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
17
Continue on PA 844
10 mi·14 min·Washington Pike
18
Turn straight onto WV 27
0.5 mi·48 sec·10th Street
19
Turn right onto WV 2
8.3 mi·11 min·Commerce Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
21
Arrive at destination
WV 2
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Belington, WV, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 10m
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 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.
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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 Belington, WV
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 46m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 49.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Belington, WV
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.74 one way
$41.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.67
$45.35
premium
$4.70
$24.54
$49.08
diesel
$5.61
$29.28
$58.55
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: 46.4 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
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.60
$5.30
EV Truck/SUV
53
0
$18.56
$8.49
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Belington, WV
Afternoon
in Belington on Friday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton on Friday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
W 3 mph3% chanceLive forecast
62°F
Newtown, 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
10 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 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Weirton, WV covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Barbour County Highway, US 119. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 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 $20.74 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 132.6 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 11.3 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Belington, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
