Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
139.5 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Wiley Ford, WV covers 139.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 $21.81 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
69.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 139.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 139.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Wiley Ford, WV is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Wiley Ford, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Wiley Ford, WV.
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto Colliers Way
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Canonsburg
Turn right onto McClelland Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganza Road
Turn left onto Weavertown Road
Turn right onto Washington Road
Turn slight right onto Canonsburg, Eighty Four
Turn left
Turn slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road
Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
Continue on Pittsburgh Street
Continue on Morgantown Street
Turn left onto West Fayette Street
Turn straight onto East Main Street
Continue on National Pike
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport
Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Turn right onto Cumberland Street
Turn left onto Clearview Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wiley Ford, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Weirton Heights, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 139.5 miles and 3h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Wiley Ford, 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 Wiley Ford, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.81 one way
$43.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 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 | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Wiley Ford on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
50°F
Hatfield, PA
70 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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