How far is Benwood, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Benwood, WV to Weirton, WV is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.55 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.73 mi
46.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.55 mi
Kilometers
53.99 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Benwood
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benwood
2026-04-15T04:16
Arrive Weirton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Benwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beech Bottom
WV

Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Benwood
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Weirton
18 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benwood and Weirton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benwood and Weirton.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    71 m · 16 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McMechen Street

    1576 ft · 49 sec · McMechen Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1974 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    678 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Warwood Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Warwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benwood and Weirton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 64%
McMechen Street
3.43 mi · 10%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 8%
River Road
1.94 mi · 6%
Market Street
0.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warwood Avenue

Continue on Warwood Avenue

21.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Bottom
00h 21m from Benwood
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Benwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benwood to Weirton?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beech Bottom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Benwood and 18 miles from Weirton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Bottom

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beech Bottom, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Bottom.

RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

86 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

93 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

94 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benwood and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 km).

Benwood

#1 Benwood

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates40.0181300, -80.7342500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-80.734223, 40.018185)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.23 $10.45
Premium $4.78 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.62 $6.64 $13.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Benwood and Weirton. The current time is 04:16:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.