How far is Fort Ashby, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Fort Ashby, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Ashby and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Ashby and Weirton Heights.
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Start on Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway
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Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn sharp right onto National Highway
1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
24.6 mi · 26 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Uniontown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
793 ft · 20 sec · Garrett Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto National Pike
28.6 mi · 38 min · National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
2470 ft · 41 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn left onto Northgate Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway
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Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
899 ft · 27 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road
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Take the ramp left
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.8 mi · 23 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Washington PA
2904 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville
841 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Brownlee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
145 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1123 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Weavertown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Weavertown Road
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
1368 ft · 28 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn right onto McClelland Road
1545 ft · 35 sec · McClelland Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Fort Ashby and Weirton Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
National Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto National Pike
28.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Ashby and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Ashby to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Cheat Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Fort Ashby and 90.8 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Ashby and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Cheat Lake
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 Cheat Lake.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Ashby and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 112.72 mi (181.4 km).
#1 Fort Ashby
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031500, -78.7686300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
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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