Origin
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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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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Granville, WV
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Connecting Weirton to Granville, this 78.9-mile journey across West Virginia is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel, making this an economical option for your travel plans. Since both Weirton and Granville are situated within the state's Southeast region, the route maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the efficiency of this highway-focused path ensures you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Expect a drive defined by its highway-focused profile, as 62% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of infrastructure, utilizing WV 2, Washington Pike, and I-79 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of the trip is a 39.2-mile stretch on I-79, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. While the route transitions between state roads and interstate travel, the overall pace remains steady and practical. You will find that the road changes character as you move from local thoroughfares onto the more expansive interstate system, allowing for a predictable and consistent driving experience.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,603 ft
Total Descent
1,540 ft
Highest Point
1,395 ft
~59.2 mi in
Elevation Range
728 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Weirton, WV to Granville, WV is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weirton, WV to Granville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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 |
| West Virginia University | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Granville, WV.
Start on Main Street
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
Turn left onto 10th Street
Continue on Washington Pike
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
Continue on Washington Pike
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
Turn left onto Blue Horizon Drive
Turn right onto Miller Hill Road
Turn right onto Osage Road
At the end of the road, turn right
Arrive at your destination
Since this 1-hour and 45-minute trek does not require any mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based entirely on your personal schedule. Keep in mind that with no scheduled stops built into the 78.9-mile route, it is wise to ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Weirton to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the highway-heavy nature of the trip, staying alert during the 39.2-mile stretch on I-79 is essential for a smooth journey. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic hours near your destination. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can easily break up the drive by pulling off the highway, though the short duration makes a direct run to Granville very manageable.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 78.9 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, WV than in the middle of the route.
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 78.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Weirton, WV · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 78.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Granville, 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 Granville, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.60 | $29.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Granville on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
52°F
Mina, NY
39 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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