How far is Bethlehem, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Morgantown.
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Start on the route
1027 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Enterprise-Bethlehem Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Enterprise-Bethlehem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethlehem Road
2313 ft · 1 min · Bethlehem Road
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Turn right onto Enterprise Road
2731 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Road
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Continue on Everson-Monongah Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Everson-Monongah Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Manley Chapel Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Manley Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Booths Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Booths Creek Road
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Turn left onto NASA Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · NASA Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
678 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.3 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street
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Continue on Spruce Street
811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto High Street
19 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Morgantown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bethlehem and 19.9 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 23.85 mi (38.39 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920300, -80.2806400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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