How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Buffalo, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Buffalo, WV is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
180.44 mi
03h 51m
Flight
145.67 mi
234.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.67 mi
Kilometers
234.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.44 mi
Kilometers
290.39 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 30, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-29T20:27
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 30, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton Heights
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
Saint Marys
WV

City in West Virginia, USA

From Weirton Heights
90.2 mi
01h 55m
To Buffalo
90.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Three Springs Drive

    2747 ft · 1 min · Three Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    773 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    34 mi · 37 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto State Route 87

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 87

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Baur Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Baur Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Leon Baden Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Leon Baden Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Charleston Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Charleston Road

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    853 ft · 16 sec · Lafayette Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Buffalo Road

    2117 ft · 42 sec · Buffalo Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    2047 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street

  38. 38

    Turn sharp right onto River Street

    10 m · 2 sec · River Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
39.1 mi · 22%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 19%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 9%
US 33 West
15.7 mi · 9%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Dean Martin Boulevard

Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

34 mi · 00h 44m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Marys
01h 55m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Weirton Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Weirton Heights and 90.2 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weirton Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 145.67 mi (234.44 km).

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#1 Weirton Heights

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,263
Coordinates38.6175900, -81.9818000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Buffalo (-81.9818, 38.61759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.21 $56.43
Premium $4.78 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.62 $35.82 $71.65

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Buffalo. The current time is 20:27:47.

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.