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 National Freeway, US 40 Business, Mon/Fayette Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on National Freeway.
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 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 139.5 miles, with most of the trip on National Freeway and US 40 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.8 miles on National Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
National Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on National Freeway and US 40 Business. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 139.5 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 37 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsyl...
7
30.5 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward Canonsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward Canonsburg
6
31.9 mi into trip|~43m in|US 19 / Washington Road
Turn right onto US 19 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
50.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A
Toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weirton Heights, WV and Wiley Ford, WV, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport, Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania, Canonsburg, Eighty Four and Pa Tpke 43 Toll South: California.
Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania
13.3 mi in|~19m
Airport
13.3 mi in|~19m
Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
13.6 mi in|~20m
Canonsburg
30.5 mi in|~41m
Eighty Four
32.7 mi in|~45m
Pa Tpke 43 Toll South: California
50.4 mi in|~1h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
National Freeway
29.8 mi
33m
US 40 Business
29.2 mi
39m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi
22m
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi
12m
US 22
11.3 mi
15m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.5 mi
12m
PA 519
4.2 mi
7m
Raymond P Shafer Highway
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
National Freeway
— 29.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Wiley Ford, WV.
1
Start on WV 105
1.0 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto WV 105
0.7 mi·1 min·Colliers Way
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 22
11 mi·15 min·US 22
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, AirportUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7
Merge onto PA Tpke 576
12 mi·12 min·Southern Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 South: Washington
9
Merge onto I 79
4.1 mi·5 min·Raymond P Shafer Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 45Toward CanonsburgUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto McClelland Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·McClelland Road
12
At end of 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 US 19
0.8 mi·1 min·Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward Canonsburg, Eighty Four
16
Turn left onto PA 519
4.1 mi·6 min·PA 519
17
Turn slight right onto PA 519
137 ft·2 sec·PA 519
18
Enter roundabout onto PA 519
101 ft·2 sec·PA 519
19
Continue on PA 519
439 ft·8 sec·PA 519
20
Enter roundabout onto Brownlee Road
187 ft·4 sec·Brownlee Road
21
Continue on Brownlee Road
3.6 mi·8 min·Brownlee Road
22
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
23
Merge onto I 70
9.5 mi·12 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37AToward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: CaliforniaUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
20 mi·22 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 15Toward US 40: Northgate Highway
27
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
346 ft·13 sec·Old Pittsburgh Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
0.8 mi·1 min·Northgate Highway
29
Turn right onto PA 51
0.5 mi·35 sec·Pittsburgh Road
30
Continue on PA 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Pittsburgh Street
31
Continue on PA 51
0.1 mi·23 sec·Morgantown Street
32
Turn left onto US 40 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·West Fayette Street
33
Turn straight onto US 40 Business
0.5 mi·40 sec·East Main Street
34
Continue on US 40 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·National Pike
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Business
29 mi·39 min·US 40 Business
36
Take the exit
261 ft·8 sec
37
Merge onto US 40
0.3 mi·23 sec·Garrett Highway
38
Take the exit onto US 40
0.4 mi·46 sec·US 40
Toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
39
Merge onto I 68; US 40
30 mi·33 min·National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 43BToward MD 51: Airport
41
Merge onto MD 51
0.1 mi·14 sec·Industrial Boulevard
42
Take the exit onto MD 61
0.2 mi·31 sec·MD 61
43
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 61
1.6 mi·3 min·MD 61
44
Continue on WV 28
0.5 mi·57 sec·WV 28
45
Turn right onto CR 28/12
121 ft·10 sec·Cumberland Street
46
Turn left onto CR 28/24
46 ft·2 sec·Clearview Avenue
47
Arrive at destination
CR 28/24
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 69.8 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 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 36m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wiley Ford, 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 139.5 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.
The longest stretch is on National Freeway for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from Weirton Heights, WV
· 1h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.81 one way
$43.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
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
Estimated Tolls: $2.25
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(20.5 mi)$1.43
Southern Beltway
(11.7 mi)$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Morning
in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wiley Ford, WV
Morning
in Wiley Ford on Friday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 7m 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 Wiley Ford, WV covers 139.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are National Freeway, US 40 Business, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.8 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 $21.81 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 139.5 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Weirton Heights, WV and Wiley Ford, WV, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport, Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania, Canonsburg, Eighty Four and Pa Tpke 43 Toll South: California.
