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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Summersville, WV is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
206.26 mi
03h 58m
Flight
147.92 mi
238.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.92 mi
Kilometers
238.06 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.26 mi
Kilometers
331.95 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summersville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive Summersville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
White Hall
WV

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

From Weirton Heights
103.1 mi
01h 59m
To Summersville
103.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colliers Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Colliers Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport

    1471 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

    2156 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    2903 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Webster Road

    1671 ft · 51 sec · West Webster Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Webster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Webster Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    896 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
137 mi · 66%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
26.3 mi · 13%
Colliers Way
12.3 mi · 6%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 6%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

136 mi · 02h 27m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
01h 59m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Summersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Weirton Heights and 103.1 miles from Summersville.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Summersville.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Hall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Hall.

RAIL

Connellsville station

83 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

98 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

110 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

112 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Summersville. Straight-line distance: 147.92 mi (238.06 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
Summersville

#2 Summersville

Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States

Population3,225
Coordinates38.2812200, -80.8526000
Altitude573
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Summersville (-80.8526, 38.28122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $28.84
Round trip
$57.67
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.84 $57.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.24 $64.49
Premium $4.78 $34.78 $69.57
Diesel $5.62 $40.94 $81.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Summersville. The current time is 01:21:05.

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.