Spanning 183 miles from New Haven to Weirton Heights, this West Virginia journey takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $29 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern points. Navigating this route requires you to utilize local roads such as 5th Street, the Pomeroy-Mason Bridge, and West Main Street. Since this path avoids major interstates entirely, it offers a distinct, grassroots look at the state that differs significantly from a standard highway commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.6 miles from New Haven, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
35 mi
45m
Chester Road
26.8 mi
32m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
US 50
6.7 mi
8m
5th Street
5.3 mi
9m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 35 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
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Start on CR 3
83 ft·8 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto WV 62
5.3 mi·9 min·5th Street
3
Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
0.5 mi·58 sec·Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
4
Continue on SR 833
2.6 mi·4 min·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 124; SR 833
0.2 mi·27 sec·Nye Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 733
27 mi·32 min·Chester Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
8
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
11
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
12
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
3.1 mi·3 min·I 77; WV 2
13
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
16
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
18
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
19
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
23
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
24
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
26
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
27
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
28
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
29
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
30
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
32
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi·4 min·US 22
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
35
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft·10 sec
36
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Three Springs Drive
37
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi·1 min·Cove Road
38
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft·0 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3-hour and 13-minute drive is straightforward given its manageable length, but you should still account for the technical nature of the turns. Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch and refuel while keeping your $29 budget in mind. Departing early in the day is your best strategy to ensure you navigate the local roads during daylight hours, which helps with visibility on the winding sections. Because the route relies on local streets like West Main Street, remain alert for changing speed limits and intersections that don't exist on major highways. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to take your time and adjust your pace to match the local flow of traffic.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.6 miles from New Haven, WV, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
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 New Haven, 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 New Haven, WV
This is one driving day of about 163.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from New Haven, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 7 for about 35 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 51.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.7 mi into trip|~15m in|SR 733 / Chester Road
Turn right onto SR 733 / Chester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
36.6 mi into trip|~49m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
7
36.7 mi into trip|~50m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
5
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
51.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.51 one way
$51.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$27.89
$55.78
premium
$4.70
$30.19
$60.37
diesel
$5.61
$36.01
$72.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.9
0
$17.13
$7.83
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
EV Truck/SUV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 20, 2026
Origin
New Haven, WV
Morning
in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Morning
in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 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
7 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
3h 27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, this route stays strictly on secondary roads, meaning you won’t find any long, monotonous stretches of interstate. The character of the road is defined by its constant shifts and maneuvers rather than high-speed cruising. Because you are navigating local infrastructure, the pace is dictated by the road's layout rather than cruise control. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires you to be actively engaged with the steering and road conditions for the duration of the trip.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35 mi on SR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near SR 733 / Chester Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 163.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (SR 733 / Chester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Haven, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Beverly and Parkersburg.
Beverly
36.6 mi in|~49m|via US 50
Parkersburg
51.3 mi in|~1h 7m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 163.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35 miles on SR 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Weirton Heights, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 8.7 miles (SR 733 / Chester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton Heights, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
