Trip from Bluewell, WV to Weirton Heights, WV

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Drive Time

5h 53m

Distance

299.5 mi

482 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 40m ★

6 AM

5h 54m

8 AM

6h 20m

10 AM

6h 3m

12 PM

6h 0m

3 PM

6h 4m

5 PM

6h 18m

8 PM

5h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bluewell, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 299.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m 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, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.3 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.84 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

149.7 miles from Bluewell, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bluewell, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 299.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m, 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 28 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 139.3 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 52.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 299.5 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 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.8 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 48 Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

121.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

260.8 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in | I 79

Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

285.4 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

286 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Turn left toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bluewell, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Summersville, Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport and Pa Tpke 576 West.

Summersville

52.3 mi in | ~1h 5m

Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

271.9 mi in | ~5h 17m

Pa Tpke 576 West

272.1 mi in | ~5h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	139.3 mi	2h 31m
US 19	66.8 mi	1h 21m
West Virginia Turnpike	37.9 mi	41m
Southern Beltway	13 mi	13m
US 22	11.2 mi	15m
I 79	11.1 mi	15m
New Hope Road	9.5 mi	16m
Big Laurel Highway	2.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 139.3 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.

Start on CR 20/8

107 ft · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

Turn right onto US 52

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 52

Turn right onto WV 20

9.5 mi · 16 min · New Hope Road

Turn right onto WV 104

0.7 mi · 1 min · Morrison Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; WV 104

416 ft · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

Turn right onto WV 104

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

Turn right onto CR 27

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

Continue on CR 27

372 ft · 9 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

Turn sharp left onto US 460

2.9 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 77

38 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

2.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 48 Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 19

67 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 19

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

Merge onto I 79; US 19

139 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Take the exit onto I 79

11 mi · 15 min · I 79

Exit 18 Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 49 Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · this road

Exit 49B Toward PA Tpke 576 West

Continue on PA Tpke 576

13 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton Use the slight right lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 22

11 mi · 15 min · US 22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward WV 105: Colliers Way

Keep slight right at fork

161 ft · 5 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto WV 105

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way

Turn left onto WV 105

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 105

45 ft · 0 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Arrive at destination

WV 105

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 149.7 miles from Bluewell, WV, or about 3h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.3 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 149.7 miles or 3h 1m 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

Open the route before leaving Bluewell, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Bluewell, WV

This is one driving day of about 299.5 miles and 5h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bluewell, 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 139.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.7 mi from Bluewell, WV · 3h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

150 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Bluewell, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 82.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.84 one way

$93.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$51.21	$102.42
premium	$4.70	$55.43	$110.86
diesel	$5.61	$66.13	$132.25

Estimated Tolls: $3.56

West Virginia Turnpike (37.9 mi) $2.65

Southern Beltway (13 mi) $0.91

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

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marathon Gas - Tesla Supercharger

Ghent, WV

Tesla

12 DCFC

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Little General - Tesla Supercharger

Princeton, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Little General - Tesla Supercharger

Sutton, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Weston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Fairmont, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 ChargePoint Network: 7 Non-Networked: 5 EV Connect: 2 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 ABM: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.9	1	$31.45	$14.38
Efficient EV	74.9	0	$26.21	$11.98
EV Truck/SUV	119.8	1	$41.93	$19.17

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bluewell, WV

Evening in Bluewell on Tuesday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton Heights, WV

Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

150 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

15 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

5h 53m 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 Bluewell, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 299.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.7 miles from Bluewell, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.84 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.

Between Bluewell, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Summersville, Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport and Pa Tpke 576 West.

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