How far is Moorefield, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Moorefield, WV to Weirton, WV is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorefield and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorefield and Weirton.
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Start on Winchester Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1332 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
25.6 mi · 30 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 20 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn right
756 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Gorman Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road
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Continue on Lothian Street
1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul Street
952 ft · 25 sec · Paul Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maryland Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on Hutton Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Hutton Road
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Continue straight
22 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto North Robert Stone Way
2389 ft · 40 sec · North Robert Stone Way
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington
3196 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
49.5 mi · 55 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorefield and Weirton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
49.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Moorefield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorefield to Weirton?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Moorefield and 102.2 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Moorefield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Morgantown
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 Morgantown.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorefield and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 127.25 mi (204.79 km).
#1 Moorefield
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0623300, -78.9694700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
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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