Origin
New Martinsville, WV
Morning in New Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Martinsville, WV to Weirton, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Martinsville, WV
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Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
New Martinsville to Weirton is 65.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via SR 7, North State Rt. 2, and WV 2, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey through familiar terrain. It’s a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 34.1 mi | 44m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North State Route 2 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 12th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 34.1 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on Virginia Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Virginia Street
2
Turn right onto WV 2; WV 7
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
4
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
5
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
6
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 872
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
8
Continue on SR 7
34 mi
·
44 min
·
SR 7
9
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
Slack Street
10
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
12
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 7th Street
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
15
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
16
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from New Martinsville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
WV 2 Spur / 12th Street
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur / 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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, WV
Morning in Weirton on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Wheeling, WV
33 mi in
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
11 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 26m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on SR 7, North State Rt. 2, and WV 2, offering a varied driving experience. The longest continuous section without a significant change in road type is 34.1 miles on SR 7. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway segments and potentially more local road driving as you navigate between the two cities, keeping you engaged without becoming overly demanding.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (WV 2 Spur / 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (WV 2 Spur / 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton, 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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