How far is Morgantown, WV from Glendale, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Glendale, WV is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.35 mi
01h 41m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.35 mi
Kilometers
113.21 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-10-15T21:32
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Morgantown
35 mi
00h 50m
To Glendale
35.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    41 m · 7 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chancery Row

    88 m · 15 sec · Chancery Row

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    61 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    89 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fairmont Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg

    1512 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · East High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

    22.6 mi · 39 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Waynesburg Pike Road

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheeling Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wheeling Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wheeling Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roy E. Furman Highway
25.9 mi · 37%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
21.7 mi · 31%
Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 21%
East High Street
1.77 mi · 3%
Fairmont Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Wheeling Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roy E. Furman Highway

Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
00h 50m from Morgantown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Morgantown and 35.3 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blacksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Cameron, WV

Blacksville
Municipal corporation,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Washington Township Muicipal Building

Prosperity , PA
133 Dunn Station Rd, Prosperity, PA 15329
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksville.

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.92 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 Glendale

Glendale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9492400, -80.7542500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Glendale (-80.75425, 39.94924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.01
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $10.50 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.67 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $5.12 $12.70 $25.40
Diesel $6.36 $15.78 $31.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Glendale. The current time is 21:32:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.