How far is Newell, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Newell, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
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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Widespread Frost
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newell and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newell and Morgantown.
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Start on 6th St-Newell
29 m · 12 sec · 6th St-Newell
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wayne Six Toll Bridge
1947 ft · 39 sec · Wayne Six Toll Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Street
2854 ft · 57 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
961 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
603 ft · 14 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Lou Holtz Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
1471 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 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 · 49 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 Newell and Morgantown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Newell and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newell to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 49.5 miles from Newell and 40 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Newell and Widespread Frost then Sunny 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 Newell and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 76.43 mi (123 km).
#1 Newell
Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,376 |
| Coordinates | 40.6184000, -80.6042400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 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 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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 03, 2026
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