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Trip from Shepherdstown, 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

4h 35m

Distance

221.6 mi

357 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 22m ★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

Shepherdstown, WV

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Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

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Trip Overview

This 222.4-mile drive from Shepherdstown, WV, to Weirton Heights, WV, will take you approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for a single day of travel. The route sticks to local roads like North Duke Street, Shepherdstown Pike, and West Main Street, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more intimate journey through West Virginia's Southeast region. You can expect a fuel cost of around $36 for this excursion. With only one recommended stop, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an accessible option for most drivers.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 104.9 mi 1h 54m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 48.8 mi 59m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 24.4 mi 33m
US 22 20.4 mi 28m
Sharpsburg Pike 10.5 mi 16m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) 3.1 mi 3m
Shepherdstown Pike 2.9 mi 4m
I 70 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 104.9 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdstown, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.

1

Start on East German Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · East German Street
2

Turn right onto WV 480

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Duke Street
3

Continue on MD 34

2.9 mi · 4 min · Shepherdstown Pike
4

Continue on MD 34

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Turn left onto MD 65

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Church Street
6

Continue on MD 65

11 mi · 16 min · Sharpsburg Pike
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 70

20 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

5.0 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 522

24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Toward Breezewood
12

Merge onto I 70; US 30

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Lincoln Highway
13

Take the exit onto I 70

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 70
Toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
15

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
18

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
19

Merge onto I 376; US 22

24 mi · 33 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
20

Take the exit onto US 22; US 30

20 mi · 28 min · US 22; US 30
Exit 60A Toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton Use the slight right lane.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward WV 105: Colliers Way
22

Keep slight right at fork

161 ft · 5 sec
Use the right lane.
23

Turn straight onto WV 105

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way
24

Turn left onto WV 105

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
25

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 105

45 ft · 0 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

WV 105

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 54-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and minimize traffic, especially on local roads. Since this is a single-day trip covering 222.4 miles with a fuel cost estimate of $36, you have plenty of flexibility with your timing. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, perhaps mid-way through. Keep an eye out for frequent turns as indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile; relying on GPS will be essential to navigate the series of local roads like Shepherdstown Pike efficiently.

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 110.8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.8 miles or 2h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

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 Shepherdstown, 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 Shepherdstown, WV

This is one driving day of about 221.6 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Shepherdstown, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 104.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Geistown, PA

111 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

Hancock, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Geistown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.6 mi

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14124813336

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 174.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 190

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 174.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 31.7

Big Pool, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 174.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 190

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 158.3

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 174.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 174.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 158.3

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Crown Hotel

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.8

Hagerstown, Maryland

+13017334363

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 69 and 220.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
69 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
7
175 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
8
199.5 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | US 22; US 30

Take the exit onto US 22; US 30 toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 60A Toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
7
220.1 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.65 one way

$69.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $37.89 $75.78
premium $4.70 $41.01 $82.03
diesel $5.61 $48.93 $97.85

Estimated Tolls: $13.64

Pennsylvania Turnpike (104.9 mi) $13.64

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.5 0 $23.27 $10.64
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.39 $8.86
EV Truck/SUV 88.6 1 $31.02 $14.18

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Shepherdstown, WV

Night in Shepherdstown on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton Heights, WV

Night in Weirton Heights on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $20
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 222.4-mile journey, as the highway share is a solid 0%. You won't encounter any long, monotonous stretches of interstate here. Instead, prepare for a more engaging experience navigating through communities and varied terrain. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch indicates frequent intersections and changes in direction, requiring your attention throughout the 3-hour and 54-minute estimated travel time. This route is all about the local roads.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69 miles in near I 70.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 221.6 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 69 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 175 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Shepherdstown, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Breezewood, Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.

Breezewood

43.2 mi in | ~55m | via I 70; US 522

Patp: Pittsburgh

67.4 mi in | ~1h 28m | via I 70

Harrisburg

67.4 mi in | ~1h 28m | via I 70

Monroeville

174.3 mi in | ~3h 26m

Pittsburgh

174.9 mi in | ~3h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 221.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.64 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 69 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 175 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton Heights, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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