Origin
New Haven, WV
Evening in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
183 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
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Spanning 183 miles from New Haven to Weirton Heights, this West Virginia journey takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $29 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern points. Navigating this route requires you to utilize local roads such as 5th Street, the Pomeroy-Mason Bridge, and West Main Street. Since this path avoids major interstates entirely, it offers a distinct, grassroots look at the state that differs significantly from a standard highway commute.
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
91.5 miles from New Haven, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, this route stays strictly on secondary roads, meaning you won’t find any long, monotonous stretches of interstate. The character of the road is defined by its constant shifts and maneuvers rather than high-speed cruising. Because you are navigating local infrastructure, the pace is dictated by the road's layout rather than cruise control. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires you to be actively engaged with the steering and road conditions for the duration of the trip.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Haven, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 3h 13m 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 New Haven, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pomeroy-Mason Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nye Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
Continue on West Main Street
Turn left onto Nye Avenue
Turn right onto Chester Road
Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Continue on Emerson Avenue
Continue on State Route 2
Continue on 2nd Street
Turn right onto Wells Street
Continue on Vine Street
Continue on 3rd Street
Continue on North State Route 2
Continue on North State Rt. 2
Turn left onto 12th Street
Continue straight
Take the exit right
Continue straight
Turn left onto Slack Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Planning for this 3-hour and 13-minute drive is straightforward given its manageable length, but you should still account for the technical nature of the turns. Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch and refuel while keeping your $29 budget in mind. Departing early in the day is your best strategy to ensure you navigate the local roads during daylight hours, which helps with visibility on the winding sections. Because the route relies on local streets like West Main Street, remain alert for changing speed limits and intersections that don't exist on major highways. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to take your time and adjust your pace to match the local flow of traffic.
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.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 36m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Haven, 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 New Haven, WV
This is one driving day of about 183 miles and 3h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from New Haven, WV · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from New Haven, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$28.62 one way
$57.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.29 | $62.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.78 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.01 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.62 | $11.71 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Destination
Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
74°F
Newtown, PA
92 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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