How far is Glendale, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Glendale, WV to Weirton, WV is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
38.67 mi
00h 49m
Flight
33.6 mi
54.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.6 mi
Kilometers
54.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.23 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
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
Windsor Heights
WV

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

From Glendale
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Weirton
20.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wheeling Avenue

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Wheeling Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1974 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    678 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Warwood Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Warwood Avenue

  9. 9

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 56%
Wheeling Avenue
8.58 mi · 22%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 7%
River Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warwood Avenue

Continue on Warwood Avenue

21.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor Heights
00h 24m from Glendale
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Glendale and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Windsor Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Glendale and 20.5 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glendale and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor Heights

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

93 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

96 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 33.6 mi (54.07 km).

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#1 Glendale

Glendale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9492400, -80.7542500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling Avenue (-80.754167, 39.949241)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.67 $6.40 $12.81
Premium $5.12 $7.01 $14.03
Diesel $6.36 $8.72 $17.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Weirton. The current time is 20:43:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.