How far is Petersburg, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Petersburg, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 02h 09m.
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 Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Morgantown.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1805 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Keyser Avenue
2437 ft · 43 sec · Keyser Avenue
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Turn slight right
25.4 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Gorman Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road
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Continue on Lothian Street
1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul Street
952 ft · 25 sec · Paul Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maryland Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on Hutton Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Hutton Road
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Continue straight
22 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto North Robert Stone Way
2389 ft · 40 sec · North Robert Stone Way
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
11.8 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Powell Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Powell Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
632 ft · 22 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto East Brockway Avenue
2836 ft · 2 min · East Brockway Avenue
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
1218 ft · 45 sec · South 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 Petersburg 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
25.4 mi · 00h 40m
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 Petersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Terra Alta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Petersburg and 54.7 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Petersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Terra Alta
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 Terra Alta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 62.57 mi (100.69 km).
#1 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.9926100, -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.72 | $33.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
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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