How far is Bethlehem, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, WV to Weirton, WV is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
33.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.45 mi
42.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.87 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Bethlehem
15.3 mi
00h 22m
To Weirton
18.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgecrest Road

    21 m · 11 sec · Ridgecrest Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ridgecrest Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Ridgecrest Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard

    1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Spruce Street

    930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 58 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2609 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    140 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1974 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    678 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Warwood Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Warwood Avenue

  17. 17

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 64%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 8%
River Road
1.94 mi · 6%
US 250
1.39 mi · 4%
Market Street
0.81 mi · 2%
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
0.7 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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Bottom
00h 22m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 15.3 miles from Bethlehem and 18.1 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy 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 Bethlehem and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.57 km).

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#1 Bethlehem

Situated in Ohio County within West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, this community rests on the hilly terrain characteristic of the surrounding Allegheny Plateau.

Population0
Coordinates40.0439600, -80.6906400
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgecrest Road (-80.690569, 40.044027)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
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
4.47 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $4.67 $5.52 $11.03
Premium $5.12 $6.04 $12.08
Diesel $6.36 $7.51 $15.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Weirton. The current time is 14:43:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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