The drive from Westover, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Southern Beltway, US 22 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.28 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
42.4 miles from Westover, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 84.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 84.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.2 miles in near I 79.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 46.2 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
46.2 mi into trip|~53m in|I 79
Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
7
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh Intern...
8
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
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 6
Toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
8
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Turn left toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington...
7
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westover, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Pa Tpke 576 West, Weirton and Pa Tpke 576 East.
Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
57.3 mi in|~1h 8m
Pa Tpke 576 West
57.5 mi in|~1h 8m
Weirton
70.8 mi in|~1h 23m
Pa Tpke 576 East
71.4 mi in|~1h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
44.8 mi
49m
Southern Beltway
13 mi
13m
US 22
11.2 mi
15m
I 79
11.1 mi
15m
Fairmont Road
1.2 mi
2m
Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi
1m
Colliers Way
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 44.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westover, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on this road
24 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 19
1.2 mi·2 min·Fairmont Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
4
Merge onto I 79
45 mi·49 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 79
11 mi·15 min·I 79
Exit 18Toward I 79 North: PittsburghUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 49Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International AirportUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·46 sec·this road
Exit 49BToward PA Tpke 576 West
8
Continue on PA Tpke 576
13 mi·13 min·Southern Beltway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward US 22: Pittsburgh, WeirtonUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, WeirtonUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 22
11 mi·15 min·US 22
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward WV 105: Colliers Way
13
Keep slight right at fork
161 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto WV 105
0.5 mi·1 min·Colliers Way
15
Turn left onto WV 105
1.0 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
16
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 105
45 ft·0 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
WV 105
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 42.4 miles from Westover, WV, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 49m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westover, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westover, WV
This is one driving day of about 84.9 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Westover, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.4 mi from Westover, WV
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Westover, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weirton Heights, WV
The final approach into Weirton Heights, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
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
Los Bajitos | Mexican Restaurant & Grill
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 54.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.28 one way
$26.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.52
$29.03
premium
$4.70
$15.71
$31.43
diesel
$5.61
$18.74
$37.49
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Southern Beltway
(13 mi)$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.5
0
$8.91
$4.08
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
EV Truck/SUV
34
0
$11.89
$5.43
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Westover, WV
Afternoon
in Westover on Friday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 44m 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 Westover, WV to Weirton Heights, WV covers 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Southern Beltway, US 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Westover, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.28 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 84.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 46.2 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westover, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Pa Tpke 576 West, Weirton and Pa Tpke 576 East.
