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Trip from Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

239.9 mi

386 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m

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

town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

Bolivar, WV

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city in West Virginia, United States

Weirton, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV covers 239.9 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, William L, Shepherdstown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.52 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

119.9 miles from Bolivar, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 239.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m 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 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 239.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 9m 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 Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street
William L
Shepherdstown Pike
East Washington Street
South Princess Street
East German Street
North Duke Street
West Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Clay Street

95 ft · 10 sec · Clay Street
2

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn right onto William L. Wilson Freeway

1.7 mi · 2 min · William L. Wilson Freeway
4

Turn right onto Shepherdstown Pike

102 ft · 4 sec · Shepherdstown Pike
5

Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

8.7 mi · 14 min · Shepherdstown Pike
6

Continue on East Washington Street

505 ft · 12 sec · East Washington Street
7

Turn right onto South Princess Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Princess Street
8

Turn left onto East German Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East German Street
9

Turn right onto North Duke Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Duke Street
10

Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

2.9 mi · 4 min · Shepherdstown Pike
11

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
12

Turn left onto North Church Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Church Street
13

Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

11 mi · 16 min · Sharpsburg Pike
14

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

20 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16

Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
17

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18

Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
21

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
22

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
23

Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

0.6 mi · 2 min · I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
24

Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
25

Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

354 ft · 9 sec · I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
26

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

24 mi · 33 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
27

Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

20 mi · 28 min · US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
28

Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

0.2 mi · 27 sec · WV 105: Colliers Way
29

Keep slight right

161 ft · 6 sec
30

Turn straight onto Colliers Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way
31

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
32

Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
33

Turn left onto Main Street

10 ft · Main Street
34

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 119.9 miles from Bolivar, WV, or about 2h 4m 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 53 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.9 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

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 Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, WV

This is one driving day of about 239.9 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Bolivar, 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 119.9 mi from Bolivar, WV · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown Cumberland, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cumberland, MD

120 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

Hancock, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cumberland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.9 miles from Bolivar, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Weirton, WV

The final approach into Weirton, 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, 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

$37.52 one way

$75.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $41.02 $82.04
premium $4.70 $44.40 $88.80
diesel $5.61 $52.97 $105.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72 0 $25.19 $11.52
Efficient EV 60 0 $20.99 $9.60
EV Truck/SUV 96 1 $33.59 $15.35

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Bolivar, WV

Evening in Bolivar on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton, WV

Evening in Weirton on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Cumberland, MD

120 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

21 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

4h 9m 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 Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV covers 239.9 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, William L, Shepherdstown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.9 miles from Bolivar, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.52 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 4h 9m 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 Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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