How far is Pennsboro, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Pennsboro, WV to Weirton, WV is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsboro and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsboro and Weirton.
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Start on Collins Avenue
107 m · 8 sec · Collins Avenue
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Turn right onto Wells Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Wells Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
634 ft · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Mountain Drive
10.8 mi · 19 min · Mountain Drive
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto River Hill Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · River Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 3 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
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
34 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto South 3rd Street
106 m · 10 sec · South 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 3rd Street
49 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 13 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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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 Pennsboro and Weirton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
12th Street
Continue straight
34 mi · 00h 44m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennsboro to Weirton?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Pennsboro and 51.8 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsboro and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.16 km).
#1 Pennsboro
City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.2850800, -80.9684400 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.17 | $32.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
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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