Trip from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

150 mi

241 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 27m

8 AM

3h 52m

10 AM

3h 36m

12 PM

3h 33m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 50m

8 PM

3h 20m

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 Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton, WV covers 150 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on National Pike, National Freeway, Mon/Fayette Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on National Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.46 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

75 miles from Fort Ashby, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 150 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton, WV covers 150 miles and takes about 3h 27m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

National Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 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 15.5 miles in near I 68; US 40 / National Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 150 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 15.5 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.9 miles (East Wylie Avenue): 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.

15.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 68; US 40 / National Freeway

Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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

117.9 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | East Wylie Avenue

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

118 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

147.4 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | 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
National Pike	28.6 mi	38m
National Freeway	24.6 mi	26m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	20.8 mi	22m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	20.8 mi	28m
Washington Pike	18 mi	26m
Commerce Street	8.3 mi	11m
Frankfort Highway	4.3 mi	7m
Rocket Center Road	4.2 mi	6m

Longest stretch: National Pike — 28.6 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WV 28

4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway

Turn left onto WV 956

4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

Continue on MD 956

0.5 mi · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

Turn right onto US 220

2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

Turn left onto MD 636

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest

At end of road, turn right onto MD 53

3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

Turn sharp right onto US 40 Alternate

0.3 mi · 28 sec · National Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 68; US 40

25 mi · 26 min · National Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 40

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 40

Toward US 40 West: Uniontown

Merge onto US 40

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Garrett Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 40

29 mi · 38 min · National Pike

Take the exit onto US 40 Business

3.2 mi · 5 min · US 40 Business

Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown

Turn right onto PA 51

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street

Continue on PA 51

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Pittsburgh Road

Turn left onto Northgate Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northgate Highway

Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

21 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 36B Toward I 70 West: Washington PA

Merge onto I 70

21 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto PA 18

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on PA 844

10 mi · 14 min · Washington Pike

Turn straight onto WV 27

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 10th Street

Turn right onto WV 2

8.3 mi · 11 min · Commerce Street

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

2.6 mi · 5 min · WV 2

Exit 2 Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

Arrive at destination

WV 2

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 75 miles from Fort Ashby, WV, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 33 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75 miles or 1h 42m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Ashby, 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 Fort Ashby, WV

This is one driving day of about 150 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.

The longest stretch is on National Pike for about 28.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75 mi from Fort Ashby, WV · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charleroi, PA

75 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

Meyersdale, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oliver, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75 miles from Fort Ashby, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14125140404

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

1 mi

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14125140404

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17244399560

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.9

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.9

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

The Back Porch Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $40 to $50 mile 96.5

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17244834500

Visit website

Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 85.7

Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17247853200

Visit website

Lin's Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17244388888

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.9

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 32.2

Grantsville, Maryland

+13018958142

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 117.9

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 75

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

The Great Cross of Christ

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 64.3

Hopwood, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17244394912

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.46 one way

$46.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$25.65	$51.30
premium	$4.70	$27.76	$55.52
diesel	$5.61	$33.12	$66.24

Estimated Tolls: $1.46

Mon/Fayette Expressway (20.8 mi) $1.46

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

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
Efficient EV	37.5	$13.13	$6.00
EV Truck/SUV	60	$21.00	$9.60

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Ashby, WV

Afternoon in Fort Ashby on Friday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton, WV

Afternoon in Weirton on Friday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Charleroi, PA

75 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

18 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

3h 27m 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, WV covers 150 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are National Pike, National Freeway, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75 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 $23.46 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.

The route from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton, WV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Weirton, WV

Nearby Places

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Bob Evans

Bob Evans

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

The Back Porch Restaurant

Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern

Lin's Asian Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Clubby's Coffee Shop

Pilot EV Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

The Great Cross of Christ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Ashby, WV

Weirton, WV

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 27m on the road

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