Trip from Weirton, WV to Beaver, WV

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Drive Time

5h 2m

Distance

250.8 mi

404 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 49m ★

6 AM

5h 2m

8 AM

5h 29m

10 AM

5h 12m

12 PM

5h 9m

3 PM

5h 13m

5 PM

5h 28m

8 PM

4h 54m

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

The drive from Weirton, WV to Beaver, WV covers 250.8 miles and takes about 5h 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, I 77, Dean Martin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.22 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

125.4 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Weirton, WV to Beaver, WV covers 250.8 miles and takes about 5h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 35 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 76.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 244

5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Court Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

244.5 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in

Take the exit toward WV 3: Beckley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley

247 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in | WV 3 / 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto WV 3 / 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WV 2	76.6 mi	1h 22m
I 77	58.6 mi	1h 9m
Dean Martin Boulevard	34.4 mi	44m
Energy Road	21.6 mi	25m
Chelsea Street	16.8 mi	19m
3rd Street	13.7 mi	15m
Emerson Avenue	5.1 mi	5m
North 4th Avenue	5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: WV 2 — 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Beaver, WV.

Start on WV 2

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244

Merge onto SR 7

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit

364 ft · 12 sec

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 6 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 4th Avenue

Turn left onto WV 2

269 ft · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

5.1 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Take the exit onto WV 2

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · WV 2

Continue on I 77

59 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley

Turn left onto WV 3

1.9 mi · 4 min · Harper Road

Continue on WV 3

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Neville Street

Turn right onto WV 3

498 ft · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto WV 3

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 2nd Street

Continue on WV 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street

Turn right onto US 19; WV 3

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

Continue on US 19; WV 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ritter Drive

Turn slight right onto Blue Jay Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive

Turn right onto 4th Street

82 ft · 3 sec · 4th Street

Arrive at destination

4th Street

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 125.4 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 125.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 250.8 miles and 5h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weirton, 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 WV 2 for about 76.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.4 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 33m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

125 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.4 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.

Arriving in Beaver, WV

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 216.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.22 one way

$78.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$42.88	$85.77
premium	$4.70	$46.42	$92.84
diesel	$5.61	$55.37	$110.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ripley, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Wheeling, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Straub Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Glen Dale, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.2	0	$26.33	$12.04
Efficient EV	62.7	0	$21.95	$10.03
EV Truck/SUV	100.3	1	$35.11	$16.05

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Weirton, WV

Night in Weirton on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, WV

Night in Beaver on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

23 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

5h 2m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Weirton, WV to Beaver, WV covers 250.8 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WV 2, I 77, Dean Martin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.4 miles from Weirton, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.22 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Weirton, WV to Beaver, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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