How far is Saint Albans, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Weirton, WV is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Weirton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Weirton.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
95 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1745 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
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Continue on Center Street
146 m · 16 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
3.1 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue straight
571 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1336 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 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
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
34.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 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 Saint Albans and Weirton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 77 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Albans and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Weirton?
The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Saint Albans and 112.1 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Albans and Mostly Cloudy near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 155.45 mi (250.18 km).
#1 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
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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