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Trip from Bradley, WV to Morgantown, WV

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

162.5 mi

261 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

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Bradley, WV

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

Morgantown, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bradley, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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, US 19, Grafton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.3 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.41 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.2 miles from Bradley, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bradley, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 16/38 / Bradley Connector): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive

Turn right onto WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 16/38 / Bradley Connector

Turn right onto CR 16/38 / Bradley Connector

Navigation decision point

7
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
5
158.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
162.4 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | WV 7 / Walnut Street

Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 90.3 mi 1h 37m
US 19 65.8 mi 1h 20m
Grafton Road 2.2 mi 3m
University Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
I 68 0.7 mi <1m
Robert C. Byrd Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Bradley Connector 0.2 mi <1m
Kirk Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 4th Street

113 ft · 10 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto WV 16

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive
3

Turn right onto CR 16/38

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Bradley Connector
4

Turn left onto US 19

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 19
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6

Merge onto I 79; US 19

90 mi · 1 hr 37 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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.2 miles from Bradley, WV, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.3 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.2 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bradley, WV

This is one driving day of about 162.5 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 90.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.2 mi from Bradley, WV · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Bradley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Morgantown, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 28
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.41 one way

$50.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.78 $55.57
premium $4.70 $30.08 $60.15
diesel $5.61 $35.88 $71.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Little General - Tesla Supercharger

Sutton, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Weston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Fairmont, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 474

Sutton, WV

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 Non-Networked: 3 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.8 0 $17.06 $7.80
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.22 $6.50
EV Truck/SUV 65 0 $22.75 $10.40

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bradley, WV

Evening in Bradley on Tuesday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgantown, WV

Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

81 mi in

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

12 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

3h 9m 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 Bradley, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, Grafton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 miles from Bradley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 16/38 / Bradley Connector): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bradley, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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