New Castle, Pennsylvania to Weirton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.4 miles 68.2 km · straight line
55.1 miles estimated 88.7 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is New Castle, Pennsylvania from Weirton?

The distance from New Castle, Pennsylvania to Weirton is 42.4 miles (68.2 km) as the crow flies. Weirton is located SSW of New Castle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.1 miles, taking about 1h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — New Castle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Weirton in West Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Castle, Pennsylvania and Weirton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New Castle, Pennsylvania to Weirton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 20min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between New Castle, Pennsylvania & Weirton

Quick Facts

New Castle, Pennsylvania
41.00°N, 80.35°W
America/New_York
260m elevation
Weirton
40.42°N, 80.59°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 587.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients