Nutter Fort to Weirton is 115.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 26 minutes via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns, typical of local roads, rather than long stretches of open highway. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Nutter Fort, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
79 mi
1h 27m
Washington Pike
18 mi
26m
Commerce Street
8.3 mi
11m
WV 2
2.6 mi
5m
Corridor D
1.8 mi
2m
Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
Buckhannon Pike
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 79 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nutter Fort, WV and Weirton, WV.
Exit 17Toward PA 18: Jefferson AvenueUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto PA 18
1.5 mi·3 min·Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi·11 min·Washington Pike
14
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
15
Continue on PA 844
10 mi·14 min·Washington Pike
16
Turn straight onto WV 27
0.5 mi·48 sec·10th Street
17
Turn right onto WV 2
8.3 mi·11 min·Commerce Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
19
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip of just over two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient. There are no designated stops listed, so you can choose to make brief breaks as needed or push through to Weirton. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the 79-mile stretch on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination without worry. Given the turn-heavy nature, plan for a slightly longer actual travel time than the estimate if you're unfamiliar with the specific roads.
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 57.9 miles from Nutter Fort, WV, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nutter Fort, 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 Nutter Fort, WV
This is one driving day of about 115.7 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Nutter Fort, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 79 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 113.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike
At end of road, turn right onto WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike
Navigation decision point
7
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
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83.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
113.2 mi into trip|~2h 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
$18.09 one way
$36.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.78
$39.57
premium
$4.70
$21.41
$42.83
diesel
$5.61
$25.55
$51.09
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: 40.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.15
$5.55
Efficient EV
28.9
0
$10.12
$4.63
EV Truck/SUV
46.3
0
$16.20
$7.40
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Nutter Fort, WV
Late night
in Nutter Fort on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton, WV
Late night
in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
2 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
2h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction rather than cruising on a consistent highway. With only a 2 out of 5 highway share, much of your time will be spent on roads that demand more attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 79 miles along the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more complex local routing. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves frequent adjustments as you make your way toward Weirton.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike.
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 115.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 115.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.3 miles (WV 20 / Buckhannon Pike): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (East Wylie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton, WV before heading back.
