How far is Morgantown, WV from New Cumberland, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to New Cumberland, WV is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 01h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and New Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and New Cumberland.
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Start on High Street
41 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Chancery Row
88 m · 15 sec · Chancery Row
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
61 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
89 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Fairmont Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road
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Take the ramp right
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
45.8 mi · 51 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Ridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and New Cumberland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
45.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Morgantown and Mostly Cloudy near New Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to New Cumberland?
The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Morgantown and 43.5 miles from New Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.96 one way or $25.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Morgantown and Mostly Cloudy near New Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
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 Bethany.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and New Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 69.1 mi (111.2 km).
#1 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 |
#2 New Cumberland
Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 994 |
| Coordinates | 40.4967300, -80.6067400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Cumberland (-80.60674, 40.49673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.24 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $15.67 | $31.33 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
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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