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

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.01 mi
01h 32m
Flight
62.04 mi
99.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.01 mi
Kilometers
123.94 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-30T02:37
Arrive Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
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
Bethany
WV

Town in West Virginia, U.

From Morgantown
42.9 mi
00h 46m
To Weirton Heights
34.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    41 m · 7 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chancery Row

    88 m · 15 sec · Chancery Row

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    61 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    89 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fairmont Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    44.8 mi · 50 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

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

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  14. 14

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

    2799 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2487 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
44.8 mi · 58%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 17%
PA Tpke 576 East
11.7 mi · 15%
I 79 North
11.1 mi · 14%
Fairmont Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

44.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 46m from Morgantown
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morgantown 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 Morgantown to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Morgantown and 34.1 miles from Weirton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

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Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

85 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Alliance

92 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.84 km).

Morgantown

#1 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
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: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Weirton Heights. The current time is 02:37:59.

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.