Origin
Bridgeport, WV
Morning in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Bridgeport and Morgantown, you are in for a quick 34.9-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without any overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via West Philadelphia Avenue, Johnson Avenue, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within West Virginia. Both towns are located in the Southeast region, meaning the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Consider this an easy, straightforward connection that is ideal for those needing to move between these two hubs efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 26.9 mi | 28m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Johnson Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Philadelphia Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 26.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on CR 24
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Virginia Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 24
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Philadelphia Avenue
3
Continue on CR 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson Avenue
4
Continue on CR 24
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Johnson Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
10
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
12
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
13
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
14
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
15
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
16
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
17
Arrive at destination
High Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 24 / West Philadelphia Avenue
Turn left onto CR 24 / West Philadelphia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 119: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 119: Downtown
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Morgantown, WV
Morning in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 34.9-mile distance. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to rely on, as your time is split between West Philadelphia Avenue, Johnson Avenue, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Staying alert is essential, as the constant turns demand your full attention compared to a standard high-speed commute. This is a hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure from start to finish.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 24 / West Philadelphia Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 24 / West Philadelphia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,208 ft
886 ft
Total Climb
449 ft
Total Descent
581 ft
Highest Point
1,208 ft
~24.9 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bridgeport, WV
Full guide →Bridgeport is a city in the Mountains and Lakes Country region of West Virginia.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
Full guide →Morgantown is the third largest city in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Monongalia County. It is home to West Virginia University, the state's flagship public university and university with the largest student body in the state. The city has 30,347 residents (2020). As the largest city in the northern half of West Virginia, and sitting at the junction of I-79 and I-68, Morgantown serves as a major regional cultural center and hub for business, medicine, shopping and dining.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 24 / West Philadelphia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgantown, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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