Connecting Weirton to Granville, this 78.9-mile journey across West Virginia is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel, making this an economical option for your travel plans. Since both Weirton and Granville are situated within the state's Southeast region, the route maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the efficiency of this highway-focused path ensures you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
39.2 mi
42m
Washington Pike
18 mi
26m
WV 2
8.4 mi
12m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi
5m
Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
Main Street
2.5 mi
4m
WV 100
1.2 mi
2m
Osage Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 39.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Granville, WV.
1
Start on WV 2
2.5 mi·4 min·Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
8.4 mi·12 min·WV 2
Exit 1Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
3
Turn left onto WV 27
0.5 mi·43 sec·10th Street
4
Continue on WV 27
10 mi·14 min·Washington Pike
5
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
6
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi·11 min·Washington Pike
7
Continue on PA 844
1.7 mi·3 min·Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
9
Merge onto I 70
4.1 mi·5 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit onto I 79
39 mi·42 min·I 79
Exit 21Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, MorgantownUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward West Virginia University
12
Turn left onto CR 19/24
0.7 mi·1 min·Chaplin Hill Road
13
Turn left onto US 19; WV 7
0.2 mi·16 sec·Blue Horizon Drive
14
Turn right onto Miller Hill Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Miller Hill Road
15
Turn right onto CR 19/25
0.7 mi·1 min·Osage Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto WV 100
1.2 mi·2 min·WV 100
17
Arrive at destination
WV 100
Trip Plan
Since this 1-hour and 45-minute trek does not require any mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based entirely on your personal schedule. Keep in mind that with no scheduled stops built into the 78.9-mile route, it is wise to ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Weirton to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the highway-heavy nature of the trip, staying alert during the 39.2-mile stretch on I-79 is essential for a smooth journey. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic hours near your destination. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can easily break up the drive by pulling off the highway, though the short duration makes a direct run to Granville very manageable.
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 39.5 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 59m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weirton, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weirton, WV
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Weirton, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 39.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 75.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
4
10.9 mi into trip|~17m in|WV 27 / 10th Street
Turn left onto WV 27 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.1 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: New Stanton
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
8
36.5 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
4
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward West Virginia University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward West Virginia University
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.49
$26.98
premium
$4.70
$14.60
$29.21
diesel
$5.61
$17.42
$34.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.7
0
$8.28
$3.79
Efficient EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.16
EV Truck/SUV
31.6
0
$11.05
$5.05
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Weirton, WV
Night
in Weirton on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Granville, WV
Night
in Granville on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Buffalo, PA
39 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
13 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 45m 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?
Expect a drive defined by its highway-focused profile, as 62% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of infrastructure, utilizing WV 2, Washington Pike, and I-79 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of the trip is a 39.2-mile stretch on I-79, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. While the route transitions between state roads and interstate travel, the overall pace remains steady and practical. You will find that the road changes character as you move from local thoroughfares onto the more expansive interstate system, allowing for a predictable and consistent driving experience.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Washington Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WV 2.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m 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: at 2.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (WV 27 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,395 ft667 ft
Total Climb
1,603 ft
Total Descent
1,540 ft
Highest Point
1,395 ft
~59.2 mi in
Elevation Range
728 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Granville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
36.5 mi in|~56m|via I 79
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on I 79. 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: at 2.5 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (WV 27 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Granville, WV before heading back.
