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Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
103.2 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
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, WV
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The drive from Pennsboro, WV to Weirton, WV covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, North State Rt. 2, WV 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Pennsboro, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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The drive from Pennsboro, WV to Weirton, WV covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WV 74 / Wells Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WV 74 / Wells Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (WV 2 / Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto WV 74 / Wells Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2 / Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 34.1 mi | 44m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| WV 18 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| Mountain Drive | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| River Hill Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| North State Route 2 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsboro, WV and Weirton, WV.
Start on Collins Avenue
Turn right onto WV 74
Continue on WV 74
Turn slight right onto WV 74
Turn left onto WV 18
Turn right onto WV 180
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
Continue on SR 872
Take the exit
Continue on SR 7
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
Merge onto US 22
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
Arrive at destination
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.
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pennsboro, 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 Pennsboro, WV
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.6 mi from Pennsboro, WV · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 51.6 miles from Pennsboro, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.14 one way
$32.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Pennsboro on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Weirton on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
62°F
Newtown, PA
52 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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