Origin
Oceana, WV
Evening in Oceana on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oceana, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
264.9 mi
426 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oceana, WV
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Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
Spanning 275.9 miles, this trip from Oceana to Weirton Heights is a substantial journey across West Virginia. You should plan on approximately 4 hours and 56 minutes of driving time, making it a manageable, albeit long, one-day trek. Since this route avoids major highways entirely, you will be navigating local roads like Pond Fork Road, Madison Avenue, and State Street for the duration of the trip. Budget about $44 for fuel to cover the distance. Because of the technical nature of the roads, you might find a single day of driving sufficient, but you should be prepared for a focused day behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.4 miles from Oceana, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience the monotony of high-speed interstates; instead, you will navigate winding, local thoroughfares for the entire 275.9 miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and lower speeds, which keeps the experience engaging but requires more physical effort than a typical highway commute. You will find that the lack of highway stretches means the road surface and traffic patterns remain consistently local in nature throughout the journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 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 73.2 miles in near US 119.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 264.9 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 73.2 miles (US 119): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
73.2 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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US 119
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119 toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Cha...
5
74.2 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
5
76.2 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
5
153 mi into trip
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~3h 6m in
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WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
153.4 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oceana, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Beckley and Parkersburg.
Beckley
73.2 mi in
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~1h 40m
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via US 119
Parkersburg
153 mi in
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~3h 6m
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via WV 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 78.4 mi | 1h 24m |
| Pond Fork Road | 35.3 mi | 52m |
| SR 7 | 34.1 mi | 44m |
| US 119 | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Kopperston Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oceana, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on WV 85
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kopperston Road
2
Continue on WV 85
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Pond Fork Road
3
Continue on WV 85
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Pond Fork Road
4
Continue on WV 85
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
5
Turn right onto WV 85
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Street
6
Turn straight onto WV 85
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Smoot Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 119
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 119
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 119
Toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
11
Merge onto I 77
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
13
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
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WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
16
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
18
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
19
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
23
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
24
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 872
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
26
Continue on SR 7
34 mi
·
44 min
·
SR 7
27
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
Slack Street
28
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
29
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
30
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 7th Street
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
32
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 22
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
35
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
10 sec
36
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
37
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
38
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 56 minute duration, your best bet is to hit the road early in the morning to avoid fatigue on these technical, turn-heavy routes. Since you are limited to local roads, remember to pace your single planned stop strategically to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $44 estimate assumes a steady pace on local pavement. Because this route involves navigating through numerous local segments rather than a straight highway shot, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent turns along Madison Avenue and State Street.
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 132.4 miles from Oceana, WV, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.4 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
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 Oceana, 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 Oceana, WV
This is one driving day of about 264.9 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oceana, 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 I 77 for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.4 mi from Oceana, WV · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from Oceana, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
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
$41.42 one way
$82.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.29 | $90.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.03 | $98.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.49 | $116.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.81 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.09 | $16.95 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
5h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oceana, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 264.9 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Pond Fork Road, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.4 miles from Oceana, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.42 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 264.9 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 73.2 miles (US 119): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Oceana, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Beckley and Parkersburg.
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