Origin
Follansbee, WV
Morning in Follansbee on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Follansbee, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Follansbee, WV
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Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Follansbee and Weirton Heights, this 9.4-mile trek is a straightforward local transit. You can expect to reach your destination in about 15 minutes, making it an easy trip to complete in a single day. Navigating via CR 13, Three Springs Drive, and Cove Road keeps you entirely off major highways, as this route has a 0% highway share. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely spend no more than $1 on fuel for the entire journey. Both towns are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| US 22 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Three Springs Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Follansbee, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 22
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
7
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
5
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 507 / Cove Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507 / Cove Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
WV 105 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn sharp left onto WV 105 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Weirton Heights, WV
Morning in Weirton Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between secondary roads. Because this path avoids interstates entirely, you will be navigating local infrastructure for the duration of your 9.4-mile trip. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to zone out on; in fact, the longest stretch on CR 13 is effectively 0 miles of straight, open road. This route is defined by its frequent transitions and local character rather than high-speed cruising. Stay alert at intersections and be prepared for the constant shifts in road geometry as you move through these West Virginia communities.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 5 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 4.3 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton Heights, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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