How far is Wheeling, WV from New Haven, WV?

The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to New Haven, WV is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.95 mi
02h 44m
Flight
99.99 mi
160.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.99 mi
Kilometers
160.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.95 mi
Kilometers
212.35 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sat, May 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeling
Sat, May 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeling
2026-05-23T01:50
Arrive New Haven
Sat, May 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeling
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Belmont
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Wheeling
65.9 mi
01h 22m
To New Haven
66 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Chapline Street

    146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    45.9 mi · 57 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    28.8 mi · 35 min · SR 7

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nye Avenue

    1291 ft · 29 sec · Nye Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

    2799 ft · 1 min · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pike Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Pike Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 5th Street

    1631 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeling and New Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chapline Street
46 mi · 35%
SR 7
28.8 mi · 22%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 13%
3rd Street
11.7 mi · 9%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 8%
Emerson Avenue
8.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chapline Street

Take the ramp straight

45.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
01h 22m from Wheeling
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to New Haven?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Wheeling and 66 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belmont.

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 99.99 mi (160.92 km).

Wheeling

#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population26,283
Coordinates40.0639600, -80.7209100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Town in West Virginia

Population1,451
Coordinates38.9864700, -81.9734700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
End: New Haven (-81.97347, 38.98647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.63 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
9.32 gal · 35.26 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.64 $41.28
Premium $4.78 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $5.62 $26.21 $52.42

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheeling and New Haven. The current time is 01:50:07.

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.