Origin
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
172.9 mi
278 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton, WV
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Augusta, WV
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The drive from Weirton, WV to Augusta, WV covers 172.9 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2 South, 10th Street, Washington Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
86.5 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 172.9 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 2m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton, WV to Augusta, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Tpke 43 Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Augusta, WV.
Start on Main Street
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
Turn left onto 10th Street
Continue on Washington Pike
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
Continue on Washington Pike
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
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 US 220 Truck South
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
Turn left onto Winchester Road
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest
Continue on Rocket Center Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway
Continue on Cumberland Road
Continue on Cumberland Road
Continue on North High Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Weirton, 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, WV
This is one driving day of about 172.9 miles and 4h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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.
The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.04 one way
$54.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.17 | $76.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.21 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
52°F
Mina, NY
86 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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