The drive from Shannondale, WV to Weirton, WV covers 245.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
122.8 miles from Shannondale, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 245.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 245.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 104.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.4 miles in near MD 63 / North Artizan Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 245.6 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 38.4 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 194.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
38.4 mi into trip|~53m in|MD 63 / North Artizan Street
Turn left onto MD 63 / North Artizan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
194.9 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
7
195.7 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
8
220.1 mi into trip|~4h 29m in|US 22; US 30
Take the exit onto US 22; US 30 toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 60A
Toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
7
240.7 mi into trip|~4h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shannondale, WV and Weirton, WV, road signs point toward Falling Waters, Breezewood, Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
Falling Waters
34.6 mi in|~47m
Breezewood
63.9 mi in|~1h 22m|via I 70; US 522
Patp: Pittsburgh
88.1 mi in|~1h 55m|via I 70
Harrisburg
88.1 mi in|~1h 55m|via I 70
Monroeville
194.9 mi in|~3h 53m
Pittsburgh
195.5 mi in|~3h 55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.9 mi
1h 54m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi
53m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi
33m
US 22
20.4 mi
28m
US 340
14.9 mi
17m
I 81
11.1 mi
11m
Pennsylvania Avenue
4.3 mi
7m
Charles Town Road
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannondale, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on Gingerbread Lane
129 ft·7 sec·Gingerbread Lane
2
Turn right onto Gray Fox Road
0.1 mi·25 sec·Gray Fox Road
3
Turn left onto Quail Run Road
232 ft·14 sec·Quail Run Road
4
Turn right onto Red Oak Road
0.2 mi·35 sec·Red Oak Road
5
Turn right onto Lower Clubhouse Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Lower Clubhouse Drive
6
Turn right onto Mission Road
2.1 mi·4 min·Mission Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto WV 115
3.4 mi·5 min·Charles Town Road
8
Turn left onto Hillside Drive
0.1 mi·11 sec·Hillside Drive
9
Take the ramp
499 ft·13 sec
10
Merge onto US 340
15 mi·17 min·US 340
11
Continue on WV 9
1.7 mi·3 min·Apple Harvest Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 81 North
13
Merge onto I 81
11 mi·11 min·I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 11: Marlowe, Falling Waters
15
Turn left onto US 11
3.2 mi·4 min·Williamsport Pike
16
Turn left onto US 11
202 ft·4 sec·Commerce Street
17
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Potomac Street
18
Turn left onto MD 63
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Artizan Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on MD 63
2.0 mi·3 min·Greencastle Pike
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hancock
21
Merge onto I 70
15 mi·15 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.1 mi·3 min·I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 70; US 40
5.0 mi·5 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 522
24 mi·32 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Toward Breezewood
25
Merge onto I 70; US 30
0.2 mi·20 sec·Lincoln Highway
26
Take the exit onto I 70
1.6 mi·2 min·I 70
Toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·46 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
28
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
105 mi·1 hr 54 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
31
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
32
Merge onto I 376; US 22
24 mi·33 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
33
Take the exit onto US 22; US 30
20 mi·28 min·US 22; US 30
Exit 60AToward US 22 West, US 30 West: WeirtonUse the slight right lane.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward WV 105: Colliers Way
35
Keep slight right at fork
161 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
36
Turn straight onto WV 105
0.5 mi·1 min·Colliers Way
37
Turn left onto WV 105
1.0 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
38
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 105
3.3 mi·5 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
39
Turn left onto WV 2
8 ft·0 sec·Main Street
40
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
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 122.8 miles from Shannondale, WV, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 54 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.8 miles or 2h 34m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shannondale, 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 Shannondale, WV
This is one driving day of about 245.6 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Shannondale, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.8 mi from Shannondale, WV
· 2h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$20
near mile 8.5
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.7
0
$25.79
$11.79
Efficient EV
61.4
0
$21.49
$9.82
EV Truck/SUV
98.2
1
$34.38
$15.72
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Shannondale, WV
Night
in Shannondale on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton, WV
Night
in Weirton on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 to 13 mph65% chanceLive forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
123 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 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 7m 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 Shannondale, WV to Weirton, WV covers 245.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.8 miles from Shannondale, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.41 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 32 significant decision points across 245.6 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 38.4 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 194.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shannondale, WV and Weirton, WV, road signs point toward Falling Waters, Breezewood, Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
