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Trip from Morgantown, WV to Hooverson Heights, 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 39m

Distance

71.8 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Morgantown, WV

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Downtown Hooverson Heights, WV, WV

Hooverson Heights, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morgantown, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Washington Pike, Northview Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.9 miles from Morgantown, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 45.8 mi 51m
Washington Pike 15.3 mi 22m
Northview Road 2.2 mi 5m
Rockdale Road 1.7 mi 4m
Jefferson Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Fairmont Road 1.2 mi 2m
East Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Sanders Hill Road 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 45.8 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Hooverson Heights, WV.

1

Start on High Street

134 ft · 6 sec · High Street
2

Turn right onto Chancery Row

288 ft · 14 sec · Chancery Row
3

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

200 ft · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
4

Turn left onto US 119; WV 7

291 ft · 17 sec · Walnut Street
5

Turn left onto US 19; US 119; WV 7

312 ft · 5 sec · University Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 19

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
7

Turn straight onto US 19

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairmont Road
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
9

Merge onto I 79

46 mi · 51 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto PA 18

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike
14

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
15

Continue on PA 844

7.3 mi · 10 min · Washington Pike
16

Turn right onto Northview Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Northview Road
17

Turn right onto Sanders Hill Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Sanders Hill Road
18

Turn right onto Cross Creek Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Cross Creek Road
19

Turn slight left onto Rockdale Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Rockdale Road
20

Arrive at destination

Rockdale Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooverson Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Morgantown, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morgantown, WV

This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Morgantown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 45.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown South Strabane, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Strabane, PA

36 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Strabane, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.1

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Pennsylvania

0.6 mi

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.6

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.6

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.1

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.1

Morgantown, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.1

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

The Wow Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.1

Star City, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13045992969

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.7 — 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 | Chestnut Street

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street

Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

7
48.3 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
7
48.5 mi into trip | ~58m in | East Wylie Avenue

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
48.7 mi into trip | ~59m in | PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.23 one way

$22.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.28 $24.55
premium $4.70 $13.29 $26.58
diesel $5.61 $15.85 $31.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Washington Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Washington, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Washington Ford

Washington, PA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Fox Ford (DCFC)

Waynesburg, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

John Sisson Motors - Nayax Energy

Washington, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

2 DCFC

Washington Hyundai

Washington, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

UNIVERSITYMOTOR ABB STATION

Morgantown, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.54 $3.45
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.28 $2.87
EV Truck/SUV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.60

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Afternoon in Morgantown on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

W 10 to 14 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 8:38AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Hooverson Heights, WV

Afternoon in Hooverson Heights on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Sunny

W 14 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 8:38AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

71.8 mi in 1h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.8 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 39m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hooverson Heights, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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