Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Morning in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Fort Ashby, WV
Esteban Carriazo
Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV covers 147.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 $23.05 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
73.7 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m 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 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 147.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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. 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers Way | — | — |
| PA Turnpike 576 West | — | — |
| PA Tpke 576 East | — | — |
| Southern Beltway | — | — |
| I 79 South | — | — |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | — | — |
| Canonsburg | — | — |
| McClelland Road | — | — |
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 Fort Ashby, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
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
·
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
·
I 79 South: Washington
9
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Canonsburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canonsburg
11
Turn right onto McClelland Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McClelland Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganza Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Morganza Road
13
Turn left onto Weavertown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Weavertown Road
14
Turn right onto Washington Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
15
Turn slight right onto Canonsburg, Eighty Four
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Canonsburg, Eighty Four
16
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
6 min
17
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
3 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
440 ft
·
9 sec
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Brownlee Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Brownlee Road
22
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
25
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 40: Northgate Highway
27
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
344 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old Pittsburgh Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northgate Highway
29
Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
30
Continue on Pittsburgh Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
31
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Morgantown Street
32
Turn left onto West Fayette Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fayette Street
33
Turn straight onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
34
Continue on National Pike
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
National Pike
35
Keep slight left
29 mi
·
39 min
36
Take the exit slight right
262 ft
·
8 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Garrett Highway
38
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
39
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
26 mi
·
27 min
·
National Freeway
40
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 220 Truck South
41
Turn slight right
348 ft
·
9 sec
42
Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Vocke Road Southwest
43
Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
44
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
45
Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriot Parkway Southwest
46
Continue on Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
47
At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Frankfort Highway
48
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 73.7 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 1h 40m 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Ashby, 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 147.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 73.7 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Ashby, WV
The final approach into Fort Ashby, 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 Fort Ashby, 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
$23.05 one way
$46.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Fort Ashby, WV
Morning in Fort Ashby on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Hatfield, PA
74 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
17 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
3h 20m 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV covers 147.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 73.7 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 $23.05 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.
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Fort Ashby, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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