How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Bethlehem, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Bethlehem, WV is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Bethlehem.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Cove Road
1 km · 2 min · Cove Road
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Turn left onto Three Springs Drive
2747 ft · 1 min · Three Springs Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
25 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto 16th Street
677 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
156 m · 11 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1093 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Spruce Street
119 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
1350 ft · 27 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ridgecrest Road
86 m · 12 sec · Ridgecrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgecrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Bethlehem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WV 2 South
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
25 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Weirton Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Beech Bottom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Weirton Heights and 16.4 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weirton Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Bottom
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 Beech Bottom.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bethlehem
Situated in Ohio County within West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, this community rests on the hilly terrain characteristic of the surrounding Allegheny Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0439600, -80.6906400 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-80.69064, 40.04396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
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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