Origin
Summersville, WV
Late night in Summersville on Thursday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summersville, WV to Weirton, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
200.7 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summersville, WV
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Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summersville, WV to Weirton, WV covers 200.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, Washington Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.3 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.39 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.3 miles from Summersville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 200.7 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 140.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.6 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
7
168.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
7
168.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
168.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
198.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 140.3 mi | 2h 32m |
| US 19 | 26 mi | 30m |
| Washington Pike | 18 mi | 26m |
| Commerce Street | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Webster Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 140.3 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summersville, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on WV 39
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto WV 41
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Road
3
Continue on CR 19/11
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Webster Road
4
Turn left onto US 19
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 19
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6
Merge onto I 79; US 19
140 mi
·
2 hr 32 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto PA 18
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
11
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on PA 844
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Pike
13
Turn straight onto WV 27
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
10th Street
14
Turn right onto WV 2
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
16
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 100.3 miles from Summersville, WV, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.3 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.3 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Summersville, 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 Summersville, WV
This is one driving day of about 200.7 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Summersville, 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 140.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.3 mi from Summersville, WV · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.3 miles from Summersville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.3 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Weirton, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.39 one way
$62.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.15 | $74.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.31 | $88.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Weirton, WV
Late night in Weirton on Thursday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
6 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
3h 58m 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 Summersville, WV to Weirton, WV covers 200.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, Washington Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.3 miles from Summersville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.6 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Summersville, WV to Weirton, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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