How far is Morgantown, WV from Romney, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Romney, WV is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
97.74 mi
02h 04m
Flight
66.96 mi
107.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.96 mi
Kilometers
107.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.74 mi
Kilometers
157.29 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Romney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Piedmont
WV

Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States

From Morgantown
48.8 mi
01h 02m
To Romney
48.9 mi
01h 02m

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
80°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 Romney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1478 ft · 58 sec · Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Willey Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Willey Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mileground Road

    2223 ft · 39 sec · Mileground Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mileground Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mileground Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Easton Hill Road

    2839 ft · 1 min · Easton Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cheat Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1903 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest

    2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest

    2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Rocket Center Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North High Street

    2240 ft · 42 sec · North High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cheat Road
64.8 mi · 66%
Cumberland Road
10.6 mi · 11%
Frankfort Highway
7.68 mi · 8%
Rocket Center Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Winchester Road
2.68 mi · 3%
McMullen Highway Southwest
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cheat Road

Merge slight left

63.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
01h 02m from Morgantown
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Romney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Morgantown and 48.9 miles from Romney.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piedmont

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

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

BUS

Frostburg, MD

21 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

24 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

31 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

33 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Romney. Straight-line distance: 66.96 mi (107.76 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
Romney

#2 Romney

City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates39.3420400, -78.7566800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Romney (-78.75668, 39.34204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.33
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.67 $27.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.28 $30.56
Premium $4.78 $16.48 $32.97
Diesel $5.62 $19.40 $38.81

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 Romney. The current time is 02:13:54.

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.