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

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.14 mi
01h 58m
Flight
78.96 mi
127.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.96 mi
Kilometers
127.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
58.5 mi
00h 59m
To Weirton Heights
49.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

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

    2799 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    2487 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
75.8 mi · 70%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 12%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 11%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 10%
Johnson Avenue
2.2 mi · 2%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
00h 59m from Bridgeport
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bridgeport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 58.5 miles from Bridgeport and 49.6 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bridgeport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

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 Heights. Straight-line distance: 78.96 mi (127.07 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US

Population8,782
Coordinates39.2864800, -80.2562000
Altitude311
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: North Virginia Avenue (-80.256141, 39.286466)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $15.13
Round trip
$30.26
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.13 $30.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.92 $33.84
Premium $4.78 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $5.62 $21.48 $42.97

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 Heights. The current time is 22:34:36.

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.