How far is Morgantown, WV from Petersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Petersburg, WV is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 02h 21m.
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.
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Petersburg.
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Start on High Street
109 m · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
93 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
129 m · 19 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
918 ft · 32 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Brockway Avenue
2836 ft · 2 min · Brockway Avenue
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Turn left onto Rogers Avenue
33 m · 8 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
632 ft · 21 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Powell Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Powell Avenue
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Continue on Earl Core Road
11.8 mi · 19 min · Earl Core Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Robert Stone Way
2389 ft · 41 sec · North Robert Stone Way
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Turn left onto Kingwood Pike
1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Avenue
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Continue on East State Avenue
1887 ft · 32 sec · East State Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1419 ft · 24 sec · State Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hutton Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Hutton Road
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto Maryland Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway
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Turn right onto Paul Street
952 ft · 23 sec · Paul Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
834 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Lothian Street
1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street
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Continue on Gorman Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 40 min
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Turn slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Petersburg.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
25.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Terra Alta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Morgantown and 44.6 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Terra Alta
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 Terra Alta.
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Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 62.57 mi (100.69 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 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.9926100, -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-79.12392, 38.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.96 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.91 | $27.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.00 | $30.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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