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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
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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.
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Start on East German Street
1493 ft · 56 sec · East German Street
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Turn right onto North Duke Street
2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on Sharpsburg Pike
10.5 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Turn left
1920 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
974 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
20.4 mi · 28 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 · 6 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
3.3 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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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 Shepherdstown and Weirton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdstown and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 162.63 mi (261.72 km).
#1 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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