How far is Nutter Fort, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Nutter Fort, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
38.94 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.89 mi
51.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.66 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Nutter Fort
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nutter Fort
2026-04-23T05:48
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nutter Fort
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
Pleasant Valley
WV

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States

From Nutter Fort
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To Morgantown
19.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nutter Fort and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nutter Fort and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckhannon Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Buckhannon Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Avenue

    857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Marshall Street

    1714 ft · 36 sec · Marshall Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 75%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 6%
Corridor D
1.83 mi · 5%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 4%
I 68 East
1.03 mi · 3%
Buckhannon Pike
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

29 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Valley
00h 23m from Nutter Fort
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nutter Fort and Sunny near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nutter Fort to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Nutter Fort and 19.5 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nutter Fort and Sunny near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pleasant Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.

RAIL

Connellsville station

78 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

93 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

106 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

107 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nutter Fort and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 31.89 mi (51.32 km).

Nutter Fort

#1 Nutter Fort

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,501
Coordinates39.2634200, -80.3198100
Altitude322
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: Washington Street (-80.319828, 39.263407)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 Nutter Fort and Morgantown. The current time is 05:48:10.

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.