Origin
Pleasant Valley, WV
Afternoon in Pleasant Valley on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Valley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Valley, WV
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Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Valley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Millersville Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 79 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.48 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.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millersville Road | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| I 79 North | — | — |
| PA Tpke 576 Toll West | — | — |
| PA Tpke 576 West | — | — |
| Southern Beltway | — | — |
| US 22 | — | — |
| US 22 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Millersville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on Pleasant Valley Road
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Valley Road
2
Turn right onto Millersville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Millersville Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 79 North: Pittsburgh
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
7
Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA Tpke 576 West
8
Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Southern Beltway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
10
Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
WV 105: Colliers Way
13
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn straight onto Colliers Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Colliers Way
15
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
16
Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.3 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV, or about 50m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 50m 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 23m
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 Pleasant Valley, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant Valley, WV
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Pleasant Valley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.48 one way
$28.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Heights, WV
Afternoon in Weirton Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
12 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 41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
92.6 mi in 1h 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Millersville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Pleasant Valley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Pleasant Valley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Valley, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton Heights, WV before heading back.
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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