Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Night in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Bethlehem, WV
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Bethlehem, WV
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Bethlehem, WV covers 32.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, US 22, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 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
16.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 32.8 miles, with most of the trip on WV 2 and US 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on WV 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and US 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 507 / Cove Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 32.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (WV 2 / Chapline Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 507 / Cove Road
Turn sharp right onto CR 507 / Cove Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
5
29.8 mi into trip
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~45m in
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WV 2 / Chapline Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / Chapline Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bethlehem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Bethlehem, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
4.6 mi in
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~7m
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via WV 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 25.4 mi | 37m |
| US 22 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| USS West Virginia Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Three Springs Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Bethlehem Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chapline Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 25.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Bethlehem, WV.
1
Start on WV 105
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 507
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
3
Turn left onto CR 13
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
6
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
25 mi
·
37 min
·
WV 2
Exit 1
Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
7
Turn left onto WV 2
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
16th Street
8
Turn right onto WV 2
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chapline Street
9
Take the ramp onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
WV 2
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
446 ft
·
20 sec
13
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 470
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Bethlehem
16
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Bethlehem
17
Turn straight onto CR 91/1
389 ft
·
7 sec
·
Spruce Street
18
Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Bethlehem Boulevard
19
Turn slight right onto Ridgecrest Road
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ridgecrest Road
20
Arrive at destination
Ridgecrest Road
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 16.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 miles.
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 32.8 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, 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 32.8 miles and 51m.
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.
The longest stretch is on WV 2 for about 25.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethlehem, WV
The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bethlehem, WV
Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
16 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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 Bethlehem, WV covers 32.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, US 22, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.13 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 32.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (WV 2 / Chapline Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Bethlehem, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
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