How far is Bolivar, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Bolivar, WV to Weirton, WV is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
239.89 mi
04h 09m
Flight
168.39 mi
270.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.39 mi
Kilometers
270.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.89 mi
Kilometers
386.07 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-04-16T04:53
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
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
Ridgeley
WV

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

From Bolivar
117.9 mi
02h 04m
To Weirton
122 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clay Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2646 ft · 57 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William L. Wilson Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · William L. Wilson Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shepherdstown Pike

    31 m · 4 sec · Shepherdstown Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Street

    154 m · 12 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Princess Street

    671 ft · 19 sec · South Princess Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East German Street

    1433 ft · 53 sec · East German Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Duke Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    974 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

    20.4 mi · 28 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 44%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 20%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 10%
US 22 West
20.4 mi · 8%
Shepherdstown Pike
11.6 mi · 5%
Sharpsburg Pike
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
02h 04m from Bolivar
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bolivar and Partly Sunny then 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 Bolivar to Weirton?

The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Bolivar and 122 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.51 one way or $67.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bolivar and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 168.39 mi (270.99 km).

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#1 Bolivar

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

Population1,018
Coordinates39.3234300, -77.7527700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Clay Street (-77.752894, 39.32337)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.04 L · about $33.51
Round trip
$67.02
16.92 gal · 64.08 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.51 $67.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.78 $40.42 $80.84
Diesel $5.62 $47.58 $95.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and Weirton. The current time is 04:53:44.

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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.