Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Afternoon in Weirton Heights on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Charles Town, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
236.8 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Charles Town, WV covers 236.8 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Colliers Way, Steubenville Pike, I 376 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.03 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
118.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 236.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 236.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 49m 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 Charles Town, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers Way | — | — |
| Steubenville Pike | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| US 30 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Colliers Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Charles Town, WV.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto Colliers Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colliers Way
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
27 min
5
Continue on Steubenville Pike
358 ft
·
10 sec
·
Steubenville Pike
6
Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
I 376 East: Pittsburgh
7
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
14
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
15
Turn left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
20
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 81 South: Roanoke
23
Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
25
Turn sharp left onto Apple Harvest Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Apple Harvest Drive
26
Continue on Route 9 Bypass
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 9 Bypass
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
28
Turn right onto Currie Road
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Currie Road
29
Turn left onto North Mildred Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Mildred Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lancaster Circle
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lancaster Circle
31
Exit the rotary onto South Fairfax Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Fairfax Boulevard
32
Continue on North George Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North George Street
33
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 118.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 24m 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 52 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 2h 24m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charles Town, 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 236.8 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 118.4 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charles Town, WV
The final approach into Charles Town, 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 Charles Town, 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
$37.03 one way
$74.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $43.83 | $87.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.28 | $104.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Charles Town, WV
Afternoon in Charles Town on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Berlin, PA
118 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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 49m 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 Charles Town, WV covers 236.8 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colliers Way, Steubenville Pike, I 376 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.4 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 $37.03 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 49m 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 Charles Town, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Charles Town, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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