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Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Morgantown, 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 48m

Distance

85.5 mi

138 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

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city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Morgantown, WV

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Trip Overview

This 76.7-mile drive from Weirton Heights, WV, to Morgantown, WV, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Colliers Way, PA Turnpike 576 West, and PA Tpke 576 East, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12. Given its relatively short distance and turn-heavy local road profile, it offers a more hands-on driving experience. This route stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward local excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Weirton Heights, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 39.8 mi 43m
Southern Beltway 11.7 mi 12m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 11.6 mi 15m
US 22 11.3 mi 15m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 3 mi 4m
Monongahela Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
Pennsylvania Avenue 1 mi 1m
Beechurst Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 39.8 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WV 105

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn right onto WV 105

0.7 mi · 1 min · Colliers Way
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 22

11 mi · 15 min · US 22
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7

Merge onto PA Tpke 576

12 mi · 12 min · Southern Beltway
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 79 South: Washington
9

Merge onto I 79

12 mi · 15 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 79

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 79
Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 70; I 79

3.0 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit onto I 79

39 mi · 42 min · I 79
Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward West Virginia University
14

Turn left onto CR 19/24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
15

Continue on US 19; WV 7

2.5 mi · 4 min · Monongahela Boulevard
16

Continue on US 19; WV 7

0.9 mi · 2 min · Beechurst Avenue
17

Turn left onto Fayette Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Fayette Street
18

Turn right onto US 119

0.1 mi · 20 sec · High Street
19

Arrive at destination

High Street

Trip Plan

Since this 1 hour and 34-minute drive is short, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps mid-morning to avoid early rush traffic. With no designated stops and a manageable 76.7 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $12, and plan for a quick top-off if needed. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the posted speed limits and upcoming turns, especially on the PA Turnpike 576 sections, as they can be more frequent than on a typical highway drive.

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 42.7 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 57m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Weirton Heights, WV

This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Weirton Heights, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 39.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown South Strabane, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Strabane, PA

43 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

McDonald, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Strabane, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Weirton Heights, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Los Bajitos | Mexican Restaurant & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMurray, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Los Bajitos | Mexican Restaurant & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17247456791

Visit website

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17249419822

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.6

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.6

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.6

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.4

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–8 pm

+14125645007

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 85.5

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.6

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 61

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.6

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.6

Washington, Pennsylvania

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.5

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85.5

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.4

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

The Wow Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.5

Star City, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13045992969

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsyl...
5
13.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvani...
8
38.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 79

Keep slight left at fork onto I 79 toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morg...
8
41.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 79

Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

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 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.37 one way

$26.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.62 $29.24
premium $4.70 $15.82 $31.65
diesel $5.61 $18.88 $37.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.82

Southern Beltway (11.7 mi) $0.82

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

$13

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $8.98 $4.10
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42
EV Truck/SUV 34.2 0 $11.97 $5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 19, 2026

Origin

Weirton Heights, WV

Late night in Weirton Heights on Sunday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgantown, WV

Late night in Morgantown on Sunday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

15 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

1h 48m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 76.7-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of connected local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent adjustments and varying speed limits. This type of drive often provides a more intimate connection with the landscape, passing through communities and varying terrain without the monotony of continuous highway travel.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.8 mi on I 79.

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 around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Weirton Heights, WV and Morgantown, WV, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport, Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania and Virginia University.

Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania

13.3 mi in | ~19m

Airport

13.3 mi in | ~19m

Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

13.6 mi in | ~20m

Virginia University

80.9 mi in | ~1h 39m

About the Cities

Arriving in Morgantown, WV

Full guide →

Morgantown is the third largest city in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Monongalia County. It is home to West Virginia University, the state's flagship public university and university with the largest student body in the state. The city has 30,347 residents (2020). As the largest city in the northern half of West Virginia, and sitting at the junction of I-79 and I-68, Morgantown serves as a major regional cultural center and hub for business, medicine, shopping and dining.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.8 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with Southern Beltway. 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.

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 Morgantown, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgantown, 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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