How far is Saint Albans, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
168.25 mi
02h 35m
Flight
132.58 mi
213.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.58 mi
Kilometers
213.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.25 mi
Kilometers
270.78 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sat, May 2, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Sat, May 2, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-05-01T23:37
Arrive Morgantown
Sat, May 2, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Saint Albans
84 mi
01h 17m
To Morgantown
84.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NW
Destination
36°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1481 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue

    114 m · 12 sec · MacCorkle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    143 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

    1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    146 m · 16 sec · Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    571 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1336 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1488 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 88%
1st Avenue South
11.9 mi · 7%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
I 68 East
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 17m from Saint Albans
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Albans and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Patchy Fog near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Saint Albans and 84.3 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Albans and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Patchy Fog near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 132.58 mi (213.36 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

City in West Virginia

Population9,763
Coordinates38.3856500, -81.8362400
Altitude186
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: Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.836449, 38.385656)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.31 $52.62
Premium $4.78 $28.38 $56.76
Diesel $5.62 $33.41 $66.81

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Morgantown. The current time is 23:37:18.

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.