How far is Shepherdstown, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Shepherdstown, WV to Weirton, WV is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.5 mi
03h 55m
Flight
162.63 mi
261.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.63 mi
Kilometers
261.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.5 mi
Kilometers
364.52 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Shepherdstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shepherdstown
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Weirton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shepherdstown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ridgeley
WV

Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Shepherdstown
112.3 mi
01h 57m
To Weirton
114.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdstown and Weirton.

  1. 1

    Start on East German Street

    1493 ft · 56 sec · East German Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Duke Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    974 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

    20.4 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 105: Colliers Way

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Colliers Way

    2849 ft · 1 min · Colliers Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shepherdstown and Weirton.

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 46%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
48.8 mi · 22%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 11%
US 22 West
20.4 mi · 9%
Sharpsburg Pike
10.5 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Avenue
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 57m from Shepherdstown
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Shepherdstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shepherdstown to Weirton?

The road trip is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Shepherdstown and 114.1 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.65 one way or $63.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdstown and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 162.63 mi (261.72 km).

Shepherdstown

#1 Shepherdstown

A town in West Virginia

Population1,922
Coordinates39.4301000, -77.8041600
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East German Street (-77.804085, 39.430228)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.26 L · about $31.65
Round trip
$63.30
15.98 gal · 60.52 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.65 $63.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.39 $70.78
Premium $4.78 $38.18 $76.35
Diesel $5.62 $44.94 $89.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Shepherdstown and Weirton. The current time is 19:28:39.

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.