How far is Bluewell, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.67 mi
05h 01m
Flight
217.38 mi
349.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.38 mi
Kilometers
349.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.67 mi
Kilometers
472.62 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Bluewell
Wed, Apr 15, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluewell
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Weirton Heights
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluewell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burnsville
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Bluewell
149.8 mi
02h 30m
To Weirton Heights
143.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell and Weirton Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  2. 2

    Turn right

    771 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morrison Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road

    127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stafford Drive

    2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

    2799 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton

    2487 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139 mi · 47%
US 19
68.9 mi · 23%
West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 13%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 4%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 4%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

139 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
02h 30m from Bluewell
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluewell and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluewell to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Bluewell and 143.9 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.04 one way or $82.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluewell and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnsville, 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 Burnsville.

RAIL

Montgomery

95 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

103 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

107 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

116 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 217.38 mi (349.84 km).

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#1 Bluewell

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
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#2 Weirton Heights

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

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Wv 20 (-81.259821, 37.312615)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.23 L · about $41.04
Round trip
$82.07
20.72 gal · 78.46 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.04 $82.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.88 $91.77
Premium $4.78 $49.50 $99.00
Diesel $5.62 $58.26 $116.53

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluewell and Weirton Heights. The current time is 17:44:01.

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