How far is Charles Town, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Charles Town, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charles Town and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charles Town and Morgantown.
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Start on South George Street
15 m · 10 sec · South George Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
2362 ft · 42 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
8.2 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Specks Run Road
804 ft · 16 sec · Specks Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Giles Mill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Giles Mill Road
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Turn left onto Winchester Pike
1347 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Pike
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
1584 ft · 33 sec · Martinsburg Pike
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Turn right onto Rest Church Road
835 ft · 26 sec · Rest Church Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
996 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Winchester, Stephenson
1206 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martinsburg Pike
1751 ft · 41 sec · Martinsburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 37 South
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522: Winchester, Berkeley Springs
1821 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North Frederick Pike
12 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike
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Turn left onto Bloomery Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike
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Turn right onto Gaston Road
1.3 km · 55 sec · Gaston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paw Paw Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Paw Paw Road
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Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway
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Continue on Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road
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Continue on New 51 Road Southeast
1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast
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Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast
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Continue on Industrial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive
141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive
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Continue on South Centre Street
147 m · 22 sec · South Centre Street
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Take the exit left
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Cheat Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Continue on Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road
75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road
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Continue on North Willey Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street
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Continue on North Willey Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1121 ft · 38 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 Charles Town and Morgantown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67.8 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Charles Town and Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charles Town to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Wiley Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Charles Town and 91.3 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Charles Town and Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Wiley Ford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wiley Ford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charles Town and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 114.27 mi (183.9 km).
#1 Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.2889900, -77.8597200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.35 | $52.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
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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