Origin
Weirton, WV
Evening in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton, WV to Monongah, WV
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
102.4 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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 Monongah, WV covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Washington Pike, WV 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
51.2 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 102.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Washington Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.8 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 22 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 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Washington Pike. 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 102.4 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 36.5 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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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
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~17m in
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WV 27 / 10th Street
Turn left onto WV 27 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
8
36.5 mi into trip
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~56m in
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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
5
98.3 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
5
98.5 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Monongah, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
36.5 mi in
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~56m
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via I 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 61.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| Washington Pike | 18 mi | 26m |
| 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 |
| Holbert Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 250 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Monongah, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 79
Exit 21
Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
12
Keep slight right at fork
264 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
15
Continue on Holbert Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Road
16
Turn left onto CR 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boothes Creek
17
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Booths Creek Road
18
Continue on Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
19
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Church Street
20
Turn right onto Lady Lane
444 ft
·
19 sec
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Lady Lane
21
Turn straight onto US 19
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Camden Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
US 19
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 51.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monongah, 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 102.4 miles and 2h 12m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Weirton, WV · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51.2 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
Arriving in Monongah, WV
The final approach into Monongah, 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 Monongah, 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
$16.01 one way
$32.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Monongah, WV
Evening in Monongah on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
51 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
1 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
2h 12m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Weirton, WV to Monongah, WV covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Washington Pike, WV 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 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 $16.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.4 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 36.5 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Monongah, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
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