How far is Chester, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Chester, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Weirton Heights.
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Start on the route
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Carolina Avenue
2884 ft · 2 min · Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Street
9.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street
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Continue on North Chester Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Chester Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
86 m · 5 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on County Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · 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 Chester and Weirton Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Washington Street
Continue on Washington Street
9.61 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chester and Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Chester and 13.4 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester and Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland
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 New Cumberland.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.85 km).
#1 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6131200, -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
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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