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Trip from Weirton, WV to Bradley, WV

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Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

239.7 mi

386 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Weirton, WV

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Bradley, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton, WV to Bradley, WV covers 239.7 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 79, US 19, Washington Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.3 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.48 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

119.9 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 239.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.3 miles on I 79.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and US 19. 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 WV 2.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 239.7 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 (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (WV 27 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
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
4
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | WV 27 / 10th Street

Turn left onto WV 27 / 10th Street

Navigation decision point

4
32.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East: New Stanton

Navigation decision point

Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
8
36.5 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 79

Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
4
172.8 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | US 19

Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Beckley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 19 South: Beckley

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 Bradley, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.

Morgantown

36.5 mi in | ~56m | via I 79

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 136.3 mi 2h 26m
US 19 57.8 mi 1h 11m
Washington Pike 18 mi 26m
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road 8.6 mi 9m
WV 2 8.4 mi 12m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 4.1 mi 5m
Jefferson Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Main Street 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 136.3 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WV 2

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
2

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

8.4 mi · 12 min · WV 2
Exit 1 Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
3

Turn left onto WV 27

0.5 mi · 43 sec · 10th Street
4

Continue on WV 27

10 mi · 14 min · Washington Pike
5

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
6

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike
7

Continue on PA 844

1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
9

Merge onto I 70

4.1 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit onto I 79

136 mi · 2 hr 26 min · I 79
Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 19

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 19
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
12

Keep slight left at fork

318 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

8.6 mi · 9 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
14

Continue on US 19

57 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 19
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto CR 16/38

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Bradley Connector
16

Turn left onto WV 16

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive
17

Turn left onto 4th Street

113 ft · 5 sec · 4th Street
18

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 119.9 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.3 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.9 miles or 2h 26m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradley, 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 239.7 miles and 4h 45m.

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 I 79 for about 136.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.9 mi from Weirton, WV · 2h 26m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

120 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 coffee

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

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.9 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 I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.3 miles.

Arriving in Bradley, WV

The final approach into Bradley, 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 Bradley, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 214.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.48 one way

$74.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.98 $81.97
premium $4.70 $44.36 $88.73
diesel $5.61 $52.92 $105.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.9 0 $25.17 $11.51
Efficient EV 59.9 0 $20.97 $9.59
EV Truck/SUV 95.9 1 $33.56 $15.34

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 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

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bradley, WV

Night in Bradley on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

120 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

13 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 45m 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 Bradley, WV covers 239.7 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, US 19, Washington Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.9 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 $37.48 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 239.7 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.
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 10.9 miles (WV 27 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Bradley, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.

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