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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.22 mi
01h 21m
Flight
59.02 mi
94.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.22 mi
Kilometers
122.67 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsboro
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Morgantown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsboro
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
Clarksburg
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Pennsboro
38.1 mi
00h 40m
To Morgantown
38.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Collins Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Collins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Masonic Avenue

    53 m · 6 sec · Masonic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Myles Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Myles Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pullman Drive

    2355 ft · 47 sec · Pullman Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Corridor D

    39.8 mi · 47 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 Pennsboro and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
39.8 mi · 52%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 38%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 3%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 2%
I 68 East
1.03 mi · 1%
East Myles Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
00h 40m from Pennsboro
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarksburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.2 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 4.4 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 Clarksburg.

RAIL

Connellsville station

104 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

116 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsboro and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.99 km).

Pennsboro

#1 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
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: Collins Avenue (-80.968474, 39.285012)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsboro and Morgantown. The current time is 00:03:28.

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.