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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto West Webster Road
1671 ft · 51 sec · West Webster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Webster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Webster Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
896 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Connellsville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Summersville. Straight-line distance: 147.92 mi (238.06 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 Summersville
Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,225 |
| Coordinates | 38.2812200, -80.8526000 |
| Altitude | 573 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summersville (-80.8526, 38.28122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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