Road Trips from Weirton Heights, WV
Hey there! If you're looking to get out of Weirton Heights this weekend, you've got a good range of options. Most of these trips are day trips, with a few pushing towards a longer drive if you're up for it. The terrain is mostly flat, but there are a couple with gently rolling hills. Parks are available on most routes, though not always right in town. You're looking at mostly highway or mixed highway and surface roads, with drive scores consistently high, so expect a solid driving experience.
Total Routes
6
Shortest
3.9h
With Parks Nearby
2
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Princeton, WV
5h 34m286.1 mi one way
This is the longest option, stretching 286 miles and taking 5.6 hours. You'll be on mostly highway with gently rolling terrain and a high drive score of 9. A key feature here is the proximity to Gauley River National Recreation Area, making it a good choice if you want park access on a longer day trip.
Craigsville, WV
4h 8m210.8 mi one way
This route is about 210 miles and 4.1 hours, primarily on the highway with gently rolling terrain. It boasts a drive score of 9 and offers access to Gauley River National Recreation Area. Like many others, it's best suited for a day trip.
Madison, WV
4h 22m221.6 mi one way
For a drive of 221 miles and 4.4 hours, consider Madison. It features mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 9, with a mix of highway and surface roads. Parks are available along the route. This is recommended as a day trip.
Hamlin, WV
4h 35m225.7 mi one way
Hamlin is a comparable drive to Madison at 225 miles and 4.6 hours. It uses mixed highway and surface roads, offering a drive score of 9. Parks are accessible on this route, which is also a day trip.
Kenova, WV
4h 34m228.9 mi one way
Kenova is a substantial day trip at 228 miles and 4.6 hours. It covers mostly flat terrain with a high drive score of 9, utilizing a mix of highway and surface roads. Parks are available on this route.
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When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and available parks, spring drives offer accessible routes and green spaces without significant elevation changes.
Summer
The consistently high drive scores and available parks make these summer trips enjoyable, especially with mostly flat terrain.
Fall
Gently rolling terrain on some routes, combined with accessible parks, provides a pleasant backdrop for fall excursions.
Winter
The primarily flat terrain and highway-focused routes should make winter driving manageable, though check conditions for any park access.
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