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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Old Wv 20
33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20
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Turn right
771 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto New Hope Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road
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Turn right onto Morrison Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road
127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road
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Turn right onto Stafford Drive
2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive
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Turn right onto Ingleside Road
1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
2799 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Colliers Way
2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 217.38 mi (349.84 km).
#1 Bluewell
Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3126200, -81.2598200 |
| Altitude | 791 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton Heights
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 19,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.4084000, -80.5392400 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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