How far is Morgantown, WV from Moorefield, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Moorefield, WV is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
95.32 mi
02h 22m
Flight
65.68 mi
105.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.68 mi
Kilometers
105.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.32 mi
Kilometers
153.4 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorefield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Moorefield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Bayard
WV

City in Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Morgantown
47.7 mi
01h 11m
To Moorefield
47.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 19 min · Earl Core Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Robert Stone Way

    2389 ft · 41 sec · North Robert Stone Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kingwood Pike

    1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Avenue

    1887 ft · 32 sec · East State Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    1419 ft · 24 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hutton Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Hutton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Maryland Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Paul Street

    952 ft · 23 sec · Paul Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue

    834 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Lothian Street

    1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Gorman Road

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right

    756 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Communications Drive

    893 ft · 18 sec · Communications Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Corridor H

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Corridor H

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220, WV 55: Moorefield

    1336 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Winchester Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor H
25.6 mi · 27%
Earl Core Road
11.9 mi · 12%
West Main Street
9.32 mi · 10%
Gorman Road
8.69 mi · 9%
George Washington Highway
7.43 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Corridor H

Turn left onto Corridor H

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayard
01h 11m from Morgantown
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Moorefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Bayard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Morgantown and 47.7 miles from Moorefield.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Moorefield.

Stop Ideas Near Bayard

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

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

BUS

Grantsville, MD

52 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

56 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

67 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

69 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Moorefield. Straight-line distance: 65.68 mi (105.7 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
Moorefield

#2 Moorefield

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,391
Coordinates39.0623300, -78.9694700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Moorefield (-78.96947, 39.06233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.88 $29.76
Premium $4.78 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $5.62 $18.90 $37.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Moorefield. The current time is 06:53:23.

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.