How far is New Cumberland, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from New Cumberland, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Cumberland and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Cumberland and Morgantown.
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Start on Ridge Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on County Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 46 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Beechurst Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Beechurst Avenue
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
567 ft · 25 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto High Street
574 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Cumberland and Morgantown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Cumberland and Scattered Rain Showers near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Cumberland to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 43.2 miles from New Cumberland and 43.1 miles from Morgantown.
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 17.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.92 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Cumberland and Scattered Rain Showers near Morgantown.
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 New Cumberland and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 69.1 mi (111.2 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $14.26 | $28.51 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $15.62 | $31.23 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
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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