Origin
Belington, WV
Late night in Belington on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 119, Barbour County Highway, Blue & Gray Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 53.2 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 (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 1h 4m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
Navigation decision point
5
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 25.7 mi | 30m |
| Barbour County Highway | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| Blue & Gray Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Crim Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mansfield Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 25.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belington, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on US 250; WV 92
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Crim Avenue
2
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Barbour County Highway
3
Continue on US 250
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Blue & Gray Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Mansfield Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 119; US 250
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Barbour County Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 119
8
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
9
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
10
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
12
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Belington, WV · 32m into the drive
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 26.6 miles from Belington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
The final approach into Morgantown, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
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 | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $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
Morgantown, WV
Late night in Morgantown on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°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
6 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, Barbour County Highway, Blue & Gray Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Belington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 1h 4m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point.
The route from Belington, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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