Origin
Bluefield, WV
Evening in Bluefield on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bluefield, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
298.9 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
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6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluefield, WV
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Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bluefield to Weirton Heights covers 291.6 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 54 minutes. This journey stays entirely within West Virginia, transitioning you through the state’s varied terrain. Given the duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day drive, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $45 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the route relies on a mix of the West Virginia Turnpike, US 19, and the Big Laurel Highway, you will experience a diverse range of driving conditions rather than a single type of road.
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
149.4 miles from Bluefield, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway-heavy stretches, making the 291.6-mile journey feel more technical and engaging. You won't find long, uninterrupted miles on the Big Laurel Highway, so prepare for frequent adjustments as you navigate the winding path. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay alert through the various curves and transitions. It is a hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with typical high-speed, straight-line highway travel.
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.
Big Laurel 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluefield, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Laurel Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Virginia Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Tpke 576 Toll West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Tpke 576 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Big Laurel Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on Princeton Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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Princeton Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
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Big Laurel Highway
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
4
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
38 mi
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41 min
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West Virginia Turnpike
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
6
Continue straight
67 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
7
Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
8
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139 mi
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2 hr 31 min
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Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11 mi
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15 min
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I 79 North: Pittsburgh
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
11
Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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PA Tpke 576 West
12
Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi
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13 min
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Southern Beltway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
0.5 mi
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1 min
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US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
14
Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
0.5 mi
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1 min
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PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
15
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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WV 105: Colliers Way
17
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn straight onto Colliers Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Colliers Way
19
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Pennsylvania Avenue
20
Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
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1 sec
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Pennsylvania Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly five-hour trek, plan to leave early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours on the road. You should schedule at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more fatiguing than standard interstate driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when navigating the local sections of the Big Laurel Highway where service stations may be less frequent. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic or weather conditions. Most importantly, stay mindful of the technical turns throughout the drive to ensure a smooth and steady arrival in Weirton Heights.
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 149.4 miles from Bluefield, WV, or about 2h 53m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.4 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
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 Bluefield, 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 Bluefield, WV
This is one driving day of about 298.9 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bluefield, 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 149.4 mi from Bluefield, WV · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 149.4 miles from Bluefield, 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
$46.74 one way
$93.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $51.11 | $102.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.99 | $131.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.38 | $14.35 |
| Efficient EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.6 | 1 | $41.85 | $19.13 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
149 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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 47m 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 Bluefield, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 298.9 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Laurel Highway, West Virginia Turnpike, US 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.4 miles from Bluefield, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.74 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 straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bluefield, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bluefield, WV to Weirton Heights, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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