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Trip from Bradley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV

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Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

235.9 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 46m ★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m

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

Downtown Bradley, WV, WV

Bradley, WV

Jason Sherrod

Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

Federated Art

Trip Overview

The drive from Bradley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 235.9 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Robert C, Bradley Connector, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.89 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

118 miles from Bradley, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 235.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Robert C 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 3h 58m 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 Bradley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Robert C Unavailable Refreshing
Bradley Connector 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
Southern Beltway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Robert C — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 4th Street

112 ft · 10 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive
3

Turn right onto Bradley Connector

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Bradley Connector
4

Turn left

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min
5

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

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

139 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

11 mi · 15 min · I 79 North: Pittsburgh
8

Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

0.2 mi · 32 sec · PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
9

Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

0.4 mi · 46 sec · PA Tpke 576 West
10

Continue on Southern Beltway

13 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
12

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
13

Merge slight left

11 mi · 15 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

0.2 mi · 27 sec · WV 105: Colliers Way
15

Keep slight right

161 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn straight onto Colliers Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way
17

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
18

Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

46 ft · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
19

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 118 miles from Bradley, WV, or about 1h 59m 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 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m

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 Bradley, 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 Bradley, WV

This is one driving day of about 235.9 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradley, 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 118 mi from Bradley, WV · 1h 59m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

118 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

Newtown, PA

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 118 miles from Bradley, 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

$36.89 one way

$73.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.34 $80.67
premium $4.70 $43.66 $87.32
diesel $5.61 $52.08 $104.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.8 0 $24.77 $11.32
Efficient EV 59 0 $20.64 $9.44
EV Truck/SUV 94.4 1 $33.03 $15.10

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bradley, WV

Evening in Bradley on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton Heights, WV

Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

118 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

16 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

3h 58m 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 Bradley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 235.9 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Robert C, Bradley Connector, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118 miles from Bradley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.89 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 58m 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 Bradley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bradley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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