Trip from Weirton, WV to Augusta, WV

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Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

172.9 mi

278 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 50m ★

6 AM

4h 3m

8 AM

4h 29m

10 AM

4h 12m

12 PM

4h 9m

3 PM

4h 13m

5 PM

4h 28m

8 PM

3h 55m

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 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 US 40 Business, National Freeway, Mon/Fayette Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on US 40 Business. 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 into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Weirton, WV to Augusta, WV covers 172.9 miles and takes about 4h 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 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 40 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WV 2.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 172.9 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 2.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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 | WV 2

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1 Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling

32.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m 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

73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 40: Northgate Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward US 40: Northgate Highway

74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | Northgate Highway

At end of road, turn left onto Northgate Highway

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Weirton, WV to Augusta, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pa Tpke 43 Toll South: California along the way.

Pa Tpke 43 Toll South: California

52.7 mi in | ~1h 18m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 40 Business	29.2 mi	39m
National Freeway	25.7 mi	27m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	20.5 mi	22m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	20.3 mi	27m
Washington Pike	18 mi	26m
Cumberland Road	10.6 mi	15m
WV 2	8.4 mi	12m
Frankfort Highway	7.7 mi	12m

Longest stretch: US 40 Business — 29.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WV 2

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

8.4 mi · 12 min · WV 2

Exit 1 Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling

Turn left onto WV 27

0.5 mi · 43 sec · 10th Street

Continue on WV 27

10 mi · 14 min · Washington Pike

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike

Continue on PA 844

1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 70 East: New Stanton

Merge onto I 70

20 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 37A Toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

20 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 40: Northgate Highway

Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road

346 ft · 13 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road

At end of road, turn left onto Northgate Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northgate Highway

Turn right onto PA 51

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Pittsburgh Road

Continue on PA 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street

Continue on PA 51

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Morgantown Street

Turn left onto US 40 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street

Turn straight onto US 40 Business

0.5 mi · 40 sec · East Main Street

Continue on US 40 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Business

29 mi · 39 min · US 40 Business

Take the exit

261 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 40

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Garrett Highway

Take the exit onto US 40

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 40

Toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland

Merge onto I 68; US 40

26 mi · 27 min · National Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 40 Toward US 220 Truck South

Turn slight right

348 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto MD 658

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

Turn left onto MD 53

2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

Turn right onto US 220

2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

Turn left onto MD 956

0.5 mi · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

Continue on WV 956

4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

At end of road, turn right onto WV 28

7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway

Continue on WV 28

2.4 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Road

Continue on WV 28

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Road

Continue on WV 28

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North High Street

Turn left onto US 50

3.0 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 50

5.8 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Turnpike

Arrive at destination

US 50

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 86.5 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.5 miles or 2h 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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 172.9 miles and 4h 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 US 40 Business for about 29.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.5 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h into the drive

human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Augusta, WV

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.04 one way

$54.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

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

Estimated Tolls: $1.83

Mon/Fayette Expressway (20.5 mi) $1.43

Northwestern Turnpike (5.8 mi) $0.40

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

$27

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.9	$18.15	$8.30
Efficient EV	43.2	$15.13	$6.92
EV Truck/SUV	69.2	$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.

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

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, WV

Night in Augusta on Tuesday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 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 Augusta, WV covers 172.9 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 40 Business, National Freeway, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.5 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 $27.04 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.