Origin
Weston, WV
Late night in Weston on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, 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
1h 8m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
Connecting Weston to Morgantown, this 58.2-mile journey is an straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick regional excursion within West Virginia. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $9 to cover the distance comfortably. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, East 3rd Street, and Grafton Road. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of exploration, this transit is efficient and requires no overnight stops to reach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 49.5 mi | 53m |
| East 3rd Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Corridor H | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 49.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on US 33; US 119
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto US 19; US 33; US 119
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 33; US 119
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
4
Continue on US 33; US 48; US 119
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Corridor H
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
50 mi
·
53 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Weston, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street
Turn left onto US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
54 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
SE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Bethlehem, WV
29 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
1 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 8m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route is entirely highway-based, ensuring a consistent pace as you transition between the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and local connectors. You will spend the bulk of your time on the highway, with a longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.5 miles that allows you to settle into the drive. As you navigate the winding sections of the road, the character of the journey shifts from high-speed highway travel to the more technical demands of local roads. It is a practical drive that favors functionality over the monotony of long-distance interstate cruising.
Only 1% 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: 49.5 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 US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center 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 8m drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,260 ft
886 ft
Total Climb
743 ft
Total Descent
876 ft
Highest Point
1,260 ft
~54 mi in
Elevation Range
373 ft
About the Cities
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.5 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 (US 19; US 33; US 119 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 33; US 119 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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