How far is Morgantown, WV from Pennsboro, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Pennsboro, WV is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
75.52 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.02 mi
94.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.52 mi
Kilometers
121.53 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Clarksburg
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Morgantown
37.7 mi
00h 45m
To Pennsboro
37.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    748 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    577 ft · 30 sec · Kirk Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Don Knotts Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West

    2591 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2240 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    39.6 mi · 47 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pullman Drive

    2355 ft · 49 sec · Pullman Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Myles Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Myles Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Masonic Avenue

    53 m · 6 sec · Masonic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Collins Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Collins Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
39.6 mi · 52%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 38%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 3%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 2%
I 68 West
0.92 mi · 1%
I-79 S
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

39.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
00h 45m from Morgantown
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Morgantown and 37.8 miles from Pennsboro.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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 Clarksburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

104 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

116 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Pennsboro. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.99 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
Pennsboro

#2 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Pennsboro (-80.96844, 39.28508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Pennsboro. The current time is 01:39:04.

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.