Origin
Brookhaven, WV
Evening in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, WV to Weirton, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
88 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
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 Brookhaven, WV to Weirton, WV covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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, Washington Pike, Commerce Street 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 $13.76 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44 miles from Brookhaven, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 88 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,348 ft
723 ft
Total Climb
674 ft
Total Descent
963 ft
Highest Point
1,348 ft
~50.3 mi in
Elevation Range
625 ft
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 1 miles in near WV 7 / Earl Core Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 88 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 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WV 7 / Earl Core Road
At end of road, turn right onto WV 7 / Earl Core Road
Navigation decision point
7
55.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m 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
55.9 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
56.1 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
85.5 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 49.5 mi | 55m |
| Washington Pike | 18 mi | 26m |
| Commerce Street | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| I 68 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Brookhaven Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 49.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on Buckhannon Avenue
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buckhannon Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 7/22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Brookhaven Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto WV 7
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Earl Core Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto I 68
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 68
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I-79 N: Washington
7
Merge onto I 79
50 mi
·
55 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto PA 18
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
12
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on PA 844
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Pike
14
Turn straight onto WV 27
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
10th Street
15
Turn right onto WV 2
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
17
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44 miles from Brookhaven, WV, or about 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV
This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 44 mi from Brookhaven, WV · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
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
$13.76 one way
$27.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 7 to 10 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
52°F
Mina, NY
44 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
23 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
1h 54m 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 Brookhaven, WV to Weirton, WV covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Washington Pike, Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 miles from Brookhaven, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.76 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 88 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 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookhaven, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 723 ft to 1,348 ft elevation with about 674 ft of total climbing.
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