The drive from Weirton, WV to Westover, WV covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 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, Washington Pike, WV 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on I 79.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.49 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.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 79.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Washington Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 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 14 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 41.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Washington Pike. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WV 2.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weirton, WV to Westover, WV is easy. At 1h 45m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 7 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
78.1 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Westover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Westover
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 Westover, 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
41.6 mi
45m
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
Fairmont Road
1.4 mi
3m
10th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 41.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Westover, 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 1Toward 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
42 mi·45 min·I 79
Exit 21Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, MorgantownUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Toward Westover
12
Turn left onto US 19
1.4 mi·3 min·Fairmont Road
13
Turn right
24 ft·1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
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 39.9 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 59m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westover, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weirton, WV
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Weirton, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 41.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Weirton, WV
· 59m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.99
$3.20
EV Truck/SUV
32
0
$11.19
$5.11
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Weirton, WV
Morning
in Weirton on Friday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
W 3 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westover, WV
Morning
in Westover on Friday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 2 to 8 mph17% chanceLive forecast
69°F
Buffalo, PA
40 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
2 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
1h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Westover, WV covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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 39.9 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 $12.49 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.
The drive from Weirton, WV to Westover, WV is easy. At 1h 45m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Westover, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
