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Trip from Weirton, WV to Winfield, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

93 mi

150 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

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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Winfield, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weirton, WV to Winfield, WV covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 55.3 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.54 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

46.5 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 55.3 mi 59m
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
Bunner Ridge Road 0.9 mi 2m
10th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 55.3 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Winfield, 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

55 mi · 59 min · I 79
Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward East Fairmont
12

Turn left onto CR 3/3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road
13

Turn left onto CR 33/2

120 ft · 5 sec · Reubens Run Road
14

Arrive at destination

CR 33/2

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 46.5 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 20 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winfield, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Weirton, WV

This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 55.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Buffalo, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buffalo, PA

47 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

Buffalo, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Strabane, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.2

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Pennsylvania

3 mi

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.8

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.7

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.7

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 33.2

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 79.7

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 53.1

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

The Wow Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 79.7

Star City, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13045992969

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
91.8 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward East Fairmont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward East Fairmont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.54 one way

$29.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.90 $31.80
premium $4.70 $17.21 $34.42
diesel $5.61 $20.53 $41.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Greenspot Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Washington, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Other: 7 ChargePoint: 6 Blink: 3 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.14 $3.72
EV Truck/SUV 37.2 0 $13.02 $5.95

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Weirton, WV

Afternoon in Weirton on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winfield, WV

Afternoon in Winfield on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Buffalo, PA

47 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 93 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Washington Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 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 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 55.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Washington Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WV 2.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 10.9 miles (WV 27 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: 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 Winfield, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.

Morgantown

36.5 mi in | ~56m | via I 79

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 93 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Weirton, WV to Winfield, WV covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 46.5 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 $14.54 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 is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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