How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Keyser, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Keyser, WV is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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 Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Keyser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Keyser.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Colliers Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Colliers Way
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
1471 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Canonsburg
1147 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto McClelland Road
946 ft · 21 sec · McClelland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganza Road
1506 ft · 43 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Weavertown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Weavertown Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Road
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Turn slight right onto Canonsburg, Eighty Four
962 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
42 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
134 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road
57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road
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Take the ramp left
725 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway
844 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
105 m · 13 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
2460 ft · 36 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Morgantown Street
775 ft · 23 sec · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto West Fayette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2428 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on National Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
25.7 mi · 28 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
13.7 mi · 21 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Continue on Hiskett Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Hiskett Street
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Turn slight right
101 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Street
1061 ft · 18 sec · Armstrong Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Keyser.
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.
National Pike
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Weirton Heights and Sunny near Keyser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Keyser?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Weirton Heights and 75.2 miles from Keyser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton Heights and Sunny near Keyser.
Stop Ideas Near Brandonville
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 Brandonville.
Connellsville station
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Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Keyser. Straight-line distance: 106.52 mi (171.43 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 Keyser
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,863 |
| Coordinates | 39.4409300, -78.9739200 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keyser (-78.97392, 39.44093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.03 | $42.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.86 | $59.73 |
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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