Origin
Weirton, WV
Night in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton, WV to Alderson, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
258.3 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
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6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton, WV to Alderson, WV covers 258.3 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 $40.39 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
129.2 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 258.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 South 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton, WV to Alderson, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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 |
| I 79 south | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
WV 2 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Alderson, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
2.5 mi
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5 min
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Main Street
2
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
8.4 mi
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12 min
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WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
3
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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10th Street
4
Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi
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14 min
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Washington Pike
5
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Avenue
6
Continue on Washington Pike
8.0 mi
·
11 min
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Washington Pike
7
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Jefferson Avenue
8
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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I 70 East: New Stanton
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi
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5 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136 mi
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2 hr 26 min
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I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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US 19 South: Beckley
12
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
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Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
14
Continue straight
19 mi
·
23 min
15
Turn left onto Arbuckle Road
11 mi
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20 min
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Arbuckle Road
16
Turn right onto Levasy Road
12 mi
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21 min
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Levasy Road
17
Continue on Richwood Road
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Richwood Road
18
Continue on Main Street
5.5 mi
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9 min
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Main Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland West Trail
184 ft
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3 sec
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Midland West Trail
20
Continue on State Route 20
4.1 mi
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6 min
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State Route 20
21
Continue on Greenbrier Street
6.0 mi
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8 min
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Greenbrier Street
22
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
23
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
5 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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WV 12: Alta, Alderson
25
Turn right onto Brushy Ridge Road
11 mi
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19 min
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Brushy Ridge Road
26
Continue on East Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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East Riverside Drive
27
Continue on East Riverview Avenue
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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East Riverview Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
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 129.2 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 46m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 46m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alderson, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weirton, 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, WV
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 5h 32m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.2 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.2 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alderson, WV
The final approach into Alderson, 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 Alderson, 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
$40.39 one way
$80.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.81 | $95.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.03 | $114.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.16 | $16.53 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Destination
Alderson, WV
Night in Alderson on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
129 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
3 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 32m 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 Alderson, WV covers 258.3 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2 South, 10th Street, Washington Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.2 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 $40.39 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 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton, WV to Alderson, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weirton, WV to Alderson, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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