Origin
Weston, WV
Late night in Weston on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, WV to Clarksburg, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, WV
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Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
This short 26.1-mile drive from Weston to Clarksburg, West Virginia, will take you about 32 minutes to complete. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an easy addition to any travel plans within the Southeast region of WV. Since there are no planned stops and the drive is so brief, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. The primary roads you'll be navigating are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and East 3rd Street, leading into Philippi Pike. This journey offers a straightforward connection between two points, making it ideal for those looking for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| East 3rd Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Philippi Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Philippi PIke | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Anmoore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on US 33; US 119
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto US 19; US 33; US 119
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 33; US 119
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
4
Continue on US 33; US 48; US 119
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Corridor H
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WV 58: Anmoore
8
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto WV 58
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Anmoore Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Philippi Pike
11
Continue on CR 23/9
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Philippi PIke
12
Continue on CR 23/9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Philippi Pike
13
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monticello Avenue
16
Turn left onto WV 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
17
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
18
Turn left onto WV 20
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street
Turn left onto US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward WV 58: Anmoore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 58: Anmoore
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
32m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles along Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. As you transition through East 3rd Street and onto Philippi Pike, the road's character will shift, becoming more integrated with local traffic. This is not a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; rather, it demands your attention with frequent changes in direction and pace, characteristic of many local West Virginia roads.
Only 0% 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: 18.4 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.1 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 0.1 miles (US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. 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 0.1 miles (US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksburg, 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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