Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Morgantown, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
76.7 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
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
This 76.7-mile drive from Weirton Heights, WV, to Morgantown, WV, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Colliers Way, PA Turnpike 576 West, and PA Tpke 576 East, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12. Given its relatively short distance and turn-heavy local road profile, it offers a more hands-on driving experience. This route stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward local excursion.
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
38.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 76.7-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of connected local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent adjustments and varying speed limits. This type of drive often provides a more intimate connection with the landscape, passing through communities and varying terrain without the monotony of continuous highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Weirton Heights, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Morgantown, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Turnpike 576 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Tpke 576 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Colliers Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto Colliers Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
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50 sec
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PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
6
Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7
Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
12 mi
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12 min
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Southern Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 79 South: Washington
9
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
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Raymond P Shafer Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
0.5 mi
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1 min
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I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39 mi
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42 min
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I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
13
Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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West Virginia University
14
Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Chaplin Hill Road
15
Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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Monongahela Boulevard
16
Continue on Beechurst Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Beechurst Avenue
17
Turn left onto Fayette Street
0.1 mi
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25 sec
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Fayette Street
18
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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High Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 34-minute drive is short, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps mid-morning to avoid early rush traffic. With no designated stops and a manageable 76.7 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $12, and plan for a quick top-off if needed. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the posted speed limits and upcoming turns, especially on the PA Turnpike 576 sections, as they can be more frequent than on a typical highway drive.
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 38.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 47m 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 76.7 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, 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 76.7 miles and 1h 34m.
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 38.4 mi from Weirton Heights, WV · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 76.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
The final approach into Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, 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
$11.99 one way
$23.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morgantown, WV
Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
38 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
1h 34m 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 Morgantown, WV covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 38.4 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 $11.99 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 Morgantown, WV is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Morgantown, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton Heights, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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