How far is Bridgeport, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to Weirton, WV is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113 mi
02h 02m
Flight
80.22 mi
129.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.22 mi
Kilometers
129.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113 mi
Kilometers
181.85 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Bridgeport
55.8 mi
01h 01m
To Weirton
57.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Virginia Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · North Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Philadelphia Avenue

    1203 ft · 24 sec · West Philadelphia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Johnson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Johnson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Johnson Avenue

    2333 ft · 49 sec · Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street

  15. 15

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
76.9 mi · 68%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 16%
Commerce Street
8.31 mi · 7%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 2%
Johnson Avenue
2.2 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

76.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
01h 01m from Bridgeport
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Sunny near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Bridgeport and 57.2 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 80.22 mi (129.1 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Population8,782
Coordinates39.2864800, -80.2562000
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Virginia Avenue (-80.256141, 39.286466)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.61
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.80 $31.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.67 $35.34
Premium $4.78 $19.06 $38.13
Diesel $5.62 $22.44 $44.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Weirton. The current time is 00:25:39.

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.