How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Shepherdstown, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Shepherdstown, WV is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mineral 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 Shepherdstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Shepherdstown.
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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
20 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Steubenville Pike
109 m · 10 sec · Steubenville Pike
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Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
1819 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1670 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.3 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
2120 ft · 26 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
1880 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sharpsburg Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Continue on North Church Street
787 ft · 17 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Continue on North Duke Street
2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street
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Turn left onto West German Street
1493 ft · 51 sec · West German Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East German Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Shepherdstown.
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.
Clear leaving Weirton Heights and Sunny near Shepherdstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Shepherdstown?
The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 110.7 miles from Weirton Heights and 110.9 miles from Shepherdstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Weirton Heights and Sunny near Shepherdstown.
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.
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Frostburg, MD
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Shepherdstown. Straight-line distance: 159.91 mi (257.35 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 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdstown (-77.80416, 39.4301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.63 | $69.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
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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