How far is Princeton, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Princeton, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Weirton Heights.
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Start on North Walker Street
26 m · 3 sec · North Walker Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
29 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
119 m · 7 sec · Scott Street
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Turn left onto Alvis Street
137 m · 12 sec · Alvis Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1296 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
2799 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Colliers Way
2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Weirton Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Princeton and 136 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 212.37 mi (341.77 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton Heights
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 19,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.4084000, -80.5392400 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.85 | $87.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
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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