Weirton Heights to Hamlin is 225.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, traveling from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route offers a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on surface roads. Given its single-day recommendation and moderate distance, it's a manageable drive for most travelers looking to connect these two points within the state.
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
112.9 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
76.6 mi
1h 22m
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.4 mi
44m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
US 119
13.8 mi
16m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
Straight Fork
9.7 mi
14m
Midway Road
7.9 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Hamlin, WV.
1
Start on WV 105
45 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 507
0.6 mi·1 min·Cove Road
3
Turn left onto CR 13
0.5 mi·1 min·Three Springs Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
3.1 mi·3 min·US 22
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
1.1 mi·1 min·US 22
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244
8
Merge onto SR 7
0.4 mi·51 sec·Dean Martin Boulevard
9
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
10
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
12
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
13
Turn right onto SR 7
34 mi·43 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
15
Turn left onto SR 872
0.5 mi·31 sec·Ferry Landing Road
16
Continue on WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·34 sec·WV 2 Spur
17
Turn right onto WV 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Lafayette Avenue
18
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·25 min·Energy Road
19
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
22
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·North 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft·4 sec·Elizabeth Street
24
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
25
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
26
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
27
Take the exit onto WV 2
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·WV 2
28
Continue on I 77
2.3 mi·2 min·I 77
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
31
Merge onto I 64
0.6 mi·48 sec·I 64
32
Take the exit onto US 119
0.7 mi·1 min·US 119
Toward US 119 South: Logan
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
13 mi·15 min·US 119
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
35
Continue on WV 214
1.0 mi·1 min·Childress Road
36
Continue on WV 214
7.9 mi·13 min·Midway Road
37
Turn straight onto WV 3
9.7 mi·14 min·Straight Fork
38
Continue on WV 3
1.4 mi·2 min·Court Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
WV 3
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4.5-hour drive, aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, but you could easily break it up if desired. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads, as service station availability might be less frequent than on major highways. The longest stretch on WV 2 is over 76 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before entering that section.
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 112.9 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 50 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 20m 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 Hamlin, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weirton Heights, 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 Weirton Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 225.7 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Weirton Heights, 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 WV 2 for about 76.6 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 190.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 507 / Cove Road
Turn sharp right onto CR 507 / Cove Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4.6 mi into trip|~7m in|US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
5
7.5 mi into trip|~13m in|South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
190.3 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.90 one way
$71.80 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$39.14
$78.28
premium
$4.78
$42.47
$84.93
diesel
$5.35
$47.54
$95.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.7
0
$23.70
$10.83
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.75
$9.03
EV Truck/SUV
90.3
1
$31.60
$14.44
Gas CO2
79 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton Heights on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hamlin, WV
Afternoon
in Hamlin on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
86°F
Marietta, OH
113 mi in
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
5 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is roughly 44% highway, meaning you'll spend a good amount of time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on WV 2 spans 76.6 miles. After the highway portion concludes, you'll transition to surface roads, which can involve more varied driving conditions. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move away from high-speed corridors.
44% 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: 76.6 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near CR 507 / Cove Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 22 significant decision points across 225.7 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: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 225.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.6 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
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 Hamlin, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Hamlin, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
