How far is New Haven, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from New Haven, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
155.21 mi
02h 44m
Flight
116.65 mi
187.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.65 mi
Kilometers
187.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.21 mi
Kilometers
249.79 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sat, May 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sat, May 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-23T01:08
Arrive Morgantown
Sat, May 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
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
Pennsboro
WV

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

From New Haven
77.5 mi
01h 22m
To Morgantown
77.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

    2799 ft · 58 sec · Pomeroy-Mason Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nye Avenue

    1291 ft · 27 sec · Nye Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chester Road

    26.8 mi · 33 min · Chester Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
76.8 mi · 49%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 19%
Chester Road
26.8 mi · 17%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 4%
5th Street
5.34 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

76.8 mi · 01h 30m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennsboro
01h 22m from New Haven
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven and Rain near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Pennsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from New Haven and 77.7 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Rain near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Pennsboro

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 116.65 mi (187.73 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

Town in West Virginia

Population1,451
Coordinates38.9864700, -81.9734700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.973529, 38.986478)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.41
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.71 $43.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $4.78 $26.18 $52.37
Diesel $5.62 $30.82 $61.64

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Morgantown. The current time is 01:08:54.

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.