How far is Pennsboro, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Pennsboro, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 21m.
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.
City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsboro and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsboro and Morgantown.
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Start on Collins Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Collins Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Masonic Avenue
53 m · 6 sec · Masonic Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Myles Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Myles Avenue
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Turn right onto Pullman Drive
2355 ft · 47 sec · Pullman Drive
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Turn left onto Corridor D
39.8 mi · 47 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street
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Continue on Spruce Street
811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto High Street
19 m · 2 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 Pennsboro 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.
Corridor D
Turn left onto Corridor D
39.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennsboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennsboro to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Pennsboro and 38.2 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarksburg.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsboro and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.99 km).
#1 Pennsboro
City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.2850800, -80.9684400 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.85 | $25.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
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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