Origin
New Martinsville, WV
Late night in New Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Martinsville, WV
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Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, State Route 2, North State Rt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 65.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Street 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 New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| State Route 2 | — | — |
| North State Rt | — | — |
| 12th Street | — | — |
| Slack Street | — | — |
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Franklin Avenue | — | — |
| North 7th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on Virginia Street
128 ft
·
8 sec
·
Virginia Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
4
Continue on North State Rt. 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
5
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
6
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
7
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
8
Continue straight
34 mi
·
44 min
9
Turn left onto Slack Street
518 ft
·
15 sec
·
Slack Street
10
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
12
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 7th Street
13
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
15
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from New Martinsville, WV · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from New Martinsville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Weirton, WV
Late night in Weirton on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Wheeling, WV
33 mi in
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
1h 20m 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 New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, State Route 2, North State Rt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from New Martinsville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.26 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.
The drive from New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV is easy. At 1h 20m 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 New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Martinsville, 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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