How far is Romney, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Romney, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romney and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romney and Morgantown.
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Start on West Main Street
21 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North High Street
2240 ft · 38 sec · North High Street
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Continue on Cumberland Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway
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Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn sharp right onto National Highway
1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Cheat Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Continue on Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road
75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road
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Continue on North Willey Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street
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Continue on North Willey Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1121 ft · 38 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 Romney 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.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Romney and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romney to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Romney and 49 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Romney and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romney and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 66.96 mi (107.76 km).
#1 Romney
City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 39.3420400, -78.7566800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
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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