Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Bradley, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
244.9 mi
394 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Bradley, WV
Jason Sherrod
Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Bradley, WV covers 244.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Colliers Way, PA Turnpike 576 West, PA Tpke 576 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.30 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
122.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 244.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colliers Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Bradley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Turnpike 576 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Tpke 576 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Colliers Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Bradley, WV.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto Colliers Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Colliers Way
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
15 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
6
Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7
Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Southern Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 79 South: Washington
9
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
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Raymond P Shafer Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
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I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 19 South: Beckley
14
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
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Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
16
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
17
Turn right onto Bradley Connector
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Bradley Connector
18
Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Robert C. Byrd Drive
19
Turn left onto 4th Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
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4th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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 122.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradley, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weirton Heights, 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 Weirton Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 244.9 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weirton Heights, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.4 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradley, WV
The final approach into Bradley, 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 Bradley, 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
$38.30 one way
$76.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.87 | $83.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.07 | $108.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.71 | $11.76 |
| Efficient EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.43 | $9.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98 | 1 | $34.29 | $15.67 |
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.
Destination
Bradley, WV
Evening in Bradley on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
122 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
16 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
4h 46m 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Bradley, WV covers 244.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colliers Way, PA Turnpike 576 West, PA Tpke 576 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.30 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 straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Bradley, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Bradley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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