Getting here
West Virginia getaways from Pittsburgh, PA
Wheeling is 1h away, by way of I-79 and I-70.
The closest large metro to north central West Virginia, with Morgantown just over an hour down I-79 and Coopers Rock a little past that. Pittsburgh plates fill Canaan Valley, Snowshoe and the New River Gorge on weekends.
How far is West Virginia from Pittsburgh, PA?
The closest West Virginia destination to Pittsburgh, PA is Wheeling, about 1h by way of I-79 and I-70.
7 places are close enough for a weekend, and the drive to each one is on the list below so you can pick by how long you want to be in the car.
- Closest to you
- Wheeling, 1h
- Within a weekend drive
- Wheeling (1h), Morgantown (1h 18m), Coopers Rock State Forest (1h 30m), Cheat River (1h 36m), Canaan Valley (3h)
- What people go for
- History and Heritage, Golf, Hiking, Boating
Drive times from Pittsburgh, PA
| Destination | Drive | Route | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | 1h | I-79 and I-70 | None yet |
| Morgantown | 1h 18m | I-79 | None yet |
| Coopers Rock State Forest | 1h 30m | I-79 and I-68 | None yet |
| Cheat River | 1h 36m | I-68 and WV 26 | None yet |
| Canaan Valley | 3h | I-68 and US 219 | None yet |
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 4h | I-79 and US 19 | None yet |
| Snowshoe Mountain Resort | 4h | I-79 and US 219 | None yet |
How far do you want to drive?
Under 2 hours
Easy for an overnight getaway.
3 and a half to 5 hours
Worth two nights or more.
Nothing listed in this range yet
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How long is the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to West Virginia?
Wheeling is about 1h by way of I-79 and I-70. The full table above lists every destination with its route.
What is the best weekend trip from Pittsburgh, PA?
At about 3h from Pittsburgh, PA, Canaan Valley is an easy weekend escape and still leaves plenty of time to enjoy the town on arrival day.
Where should I stay in West Virginia coming from Pittsburgh, PA?
Wheeling (1h), Morgantown (1h 18m), Coopers Rock State Forest (1h 30m) and Cheat River (1h 36m) are the closest options. Each has its own page showing what is listed there, so you can choose the location first and the property second.
What is there to do in West Virginia from Pittsburgh, PA?
history and heritage, golf, hiking, boating and fishing are the main reasons people make the drive. Explore each activity to see the best areas for it and places to stay nearby.
Do these drive times account for traffic?
They are typical door-to-door times in ordinary conditions rather than best-case highway estimates. Holiday weekends and the drive into Tucker County on a snow day will both take longer.
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