How far is Morgantown, WV from Brookhaven, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Brookhaven, WV is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.54 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3 mi
4.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3 mi
Kilometers
4.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.54 mi
Kilometers
7.3 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 14, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-14T19:46
Arrive Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 14, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westover
WV

City in Alabama, United States

From Morgantown
2.3 mi
00h 05m
To Brookhaven
2.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    109 m · 20 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    93 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    918 ft · 32 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Brockway Avenue

    2836 ft · 2 min · Brockway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    33 m · 8 sec · Rogers Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Rogers Avenue

    632 ft · 21 sec · Rogers Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Powell Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Powell Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Earl Core Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Earl Core Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brookhaven Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brookhaven Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brookhaven Road

    912 ft · 25 sec · Brookhaven Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckhannon Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
288.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Earl Core Road
1.88 mi · 41%
Brookhaven Road
1.02 mi · 22%
Powell Avenue
0.56 mi · 12%
Brockway Avenue
0.54 mi · 12%
Walnut Street
0.17 mi · 4%
Rogers Avenue
0.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Earl Core Road

Continue on Earl Core Road

1.88 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westover
00h 05m from Morgantown
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Morgantown and 2.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Westover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westover, 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 Westover.

RAIL

Connellsville station

53 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

75 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

83 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

89 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 3 mi (4.83 km).

Morgantown

#1 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6117500, -79.9045100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Brookhaven (-79.90451, 39.61175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.27
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.63 $1.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.71 $1.42
Premium $4.78 $0.76 $1.53
Diesel $5.62 $0.90 $1.80

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Brookhaven. The current time is 19:46:14.

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.