Origin
Fort Ashby, WV
Evening in Fort Ashby on Friday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
164.7 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Ashby, WV
Esteban Carriazo
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 164.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rocket Center Road, Patriot Parkway Southwest, McMullen Highway Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.68 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
82.3 miles from Fort Ashby, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 164.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m 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 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 164.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rocket Center Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Center Road | — | — |
| Patriot Parkway Southwest | — | — |
| McMullen Highway Southwest | — | — |
| Warrior Drive Southwest | — | — |
| Winchester Road | — | — |
| National Highway | — | — |
| National Freeway | — | — |
| US 40 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rocket Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Ashby, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Frankfort Highway
2
Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
3
Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriot Parkway Southwest
4
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
5
Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Warrior Drive Southwest
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
7
Turn sharp right onto National Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
National Highway
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
9
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
National Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Uniontown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40 West: Uniontown
11
Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Garrett Highway
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto National Pike
29 mi
·
38 min
·
National Pike
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 40 Business: Uniontown
14
Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
15
Continue on Pittsburgh Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
16
Turn left onto Northgate Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northgate Highway
17
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Pittsburgh Road
18
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Washington PA
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Washington PA
21
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dunningsville
23
Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Brownlee Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
the route
25
Exit the roundabout
476 ft
·
10 sec
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
27
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi
·
6 min
28
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
29
Turn straight onto Washington Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
30
Turn left onto Weavertown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Weavertown Road
31
Turn right onto Morganza Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morganza Road
32
Turn right onto McClelland Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
McClelland Road
33
Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 79 North: Pittsburgh
34
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
35
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
36
Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA Tpke 576 West
37
Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Southern Beltway
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
39
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
40
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
15 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
WV 105: Colliers Way
42
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
6 sec
43
Turn straight onto Colliers Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Colliers Way
44
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
45
Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
46
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.3 miles from Fort Ashby, WV, or about 1h 28m 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 36 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
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 Fort Ashby, 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 Fort Ashby, WV
This is one driving day of about 164.7 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fort Ashby, 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 82.3 mi from Fort Ashby, WV · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.3 miles from Fort Ashby, 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
$25.68 one way
$51.37 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $36.47 | $72.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.91 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.06 | $10.54 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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 Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Hatfield, PA
82 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
17 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
2h 57m 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 Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 164.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rocket Center Road, Patriot Parkway Southwest, McMullen Highway Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.3 miles from Fort Ashby, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.68 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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