Origin
Morgantown, WV
Late night in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Belington, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgantown, WV
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Belington, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Morgantown to Belington, West Virginia, expect a straightforward journey spanning 53.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip. You will navigate through local roads like Kirk Street, University Avenue, and Don Knotts Boulevard rather than hopping on major interstates. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Southeast locations. Because the entire route remains within West Virginia, you can easily manage this transit in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Road | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Barbour County Highway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Victory Avenue | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Blue & Gray Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Webster Road
— 14.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Belington, WV.
1
Start on High Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kirk Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
4
Continue on US 119
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Don Knotts Boulevard
5
Continue on US 119
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Victory Avenue
6
Continue on US 119
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 119
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Webster Road
9
Continue on US 119; US 250 TRK
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Mansfield Drive
10
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Blue & Gray Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Barbour County Highway
13
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Crim Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 250; WV 92
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kirk Street
Turn right onto Kirk Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 119 / University Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / University Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
25.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 119 / Webster Road
Turn right onto US 119 / Webster Road
Navigation decision point
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Turn left onto US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
41.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 250 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 250 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.30 one way
$16.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Belington, WV
Late night in Belington on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Grafton, WV
27 mi in
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. Instead of the monotony of high-speed interstates, you will navigate through local streets that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The absence of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means the road is constantly changing, keeping the experience engaging from start to finish. You should anticipate a more technical driving experience where your focus remains on the immediate path ahead. Navigating through the local thoroughfares provides a grounded, hands-on connection to the region as you move toward your destination.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Webster Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Belington, WV is easy. At 1h 4m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 119 / Webster Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 4m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Webster Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 119 / Webster Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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