Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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New Martinsville, WV
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The drive from Weirton, WV to New Martinsville, WV covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dean Martin Boulevard, Energy Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on Dean Martin Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 65.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 5.3 miles (Slack Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Slack Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Martin Boulevard | 34.4 mi | 44m |
| Energy Road | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North State Route 2 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 22 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and New Martinsville, WV.
Start on WV 2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 7
Take the exit
Continue on North 4th Street
Turn left onto Slack Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Turn right onto SR 7
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 872
Continue on WV 2 Spur
Turn right onto WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Turn left onto Virginia Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Weirton, WV · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New Martinsville, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.23 | $22.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in New Martinsville on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
62°F
Wheeling, WV
33 mi in
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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