Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night in Weirton Heights on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Pennsboro, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Pennsboro, WV covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cove Road, Three Springs Drive, Dean Martin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.50 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 105.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cove Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Pennsboro, WV is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Pennsboro, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Three Springs Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dean Martin Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Slack Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Landing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lafayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cove Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Pennsboro, WV.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Cove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
3
Turn left onto Three Springs Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
5
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
6
Keep slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
9
Take the exit slight right
364 ft
·
12 sec
10
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
Slack Street
12
Turn right onto South Court Street
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Court Street
13
Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
34 mi
·
43 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
14
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
15
Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ferry Landing Road
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
17
Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
18
Continue on Energy Road
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Energy Road
19
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
20
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
21
Continue on Vine Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street
22
Turn left onto River Hill Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
River Hill Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tyler Highway
24
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
13 mi
·
18 min
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Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
26
Turn right
11 mi
·
19 min
27
Turn left onto Main Street
351 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 1h 13m 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsboro, 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 105.5 miles and 2h 27m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pennsboro, WV
The final approach into Pennsboro, 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 Pennsboro, 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
$16.50 one way
$33.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Pennsboro, WV
Late night in Pennsboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
53 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
4 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
2h 27m 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 Pennsboro, WV covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cove Road, Three Springs Drive, Dean Martin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 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 $16.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Pennsboro, WV is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Pennsboro, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Pennsboro, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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