This 115-mile drive from Harrisville to Weirton Heights, West Virginia, will take you approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a more local, turn-heavy experience throughout the journey. This route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of West Virginia, so you'll be traversing familiar terrain without a significant regional shift. Consider this drive for a straightforward, local exploration within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Harrisville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
34.1 mi
44m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
WV 16
18.3 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.8 mi
19m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
US 22
3.5 mi
4m
3rd Street
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 34.1 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisville, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on CR 5
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on WV 16
18 mi·27 min·WV 16
3
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
4
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
5
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
6
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
7
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
8
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
9
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
10
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
12
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
13
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
14
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
15
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
16
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
18
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi·4 min·US 22
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
21
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft·10 sec
22
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Three Springs Drive
23
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi·1 min·Cove Road
24
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft·0 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 25-minute duration and 115-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed morning in Harrisville. With no extensive highway segments, pacing yourself will be key, and you can make spontaneous stops as needed. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is quite reasonable, so keeping your tank topped up should be straightforward. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local signage as you navigate through the numerous turns, especially as you approach Weirton Heights, to ensure you stay on track.
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 56.8 miles from Harrisville, WV, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
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 Harrisville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrisville, WV
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Harrisville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 7 for about 34.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 113.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19 mi into trip|~28m in|WV 2 / 2nd Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
71.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
107.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
112.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|WV 105 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn sharp left onto WV 105 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.76 one way
$35.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.42
$38.85
premium
$4.70
$21.02
$42.05
diesel
$5.61
$25.08
$50.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 20, 2026
Origin
Harrisville, WV
Late night
in Harrisville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night
in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
15 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
2h 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of high-speed cruising on interstates. Instead, anticipate a more engaging experience navigating through local roads, indicated by the main roads like 2nd Street, Wells Street, and Vine Street. The absence of a designated 'longest stretch' further suggests a continuous series of turns and transitions, making it a drive that demands your attention to navigation and local road conditions. Be prepared for a varied pace as you move through different communities.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on SR 7.
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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near WV 2 / 2nd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 113.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 19 miles (WV 2 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.3 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on SR 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 19 miles (WV 2 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.3 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton Heights, WV before heading back.
