How far is New Haven, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from New Haven, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Wheeling.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
2799 ft · 58 sec · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
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Continue on West Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Nye Avenue
1291 ft · 27 sec · Nye Avenue
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Turn right onto Chester Road
26.8 mi · 33 min · Chester Road
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D
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Turn left
957 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2
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Continue on Wheeling Avenue
9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 17th Street
102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Wheeling.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chester Road
Turn right onto Chester Road
26.8 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from New Haven and 84.1 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 99.99 mi (160.92 km).
#1 New Haven
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.9864700, -81.9734700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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