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Trip from Brookhaven, WV to Morgantown, WV

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

10m

Distance

4.4 mi

7 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 10m ★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

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

Downtown Brookhaven, WV, WV

Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 4.4 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Earl Core Road, Brookhaven Road, Powell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on Earl Core Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.69 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

2.2 miles from Brookhaven, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 4.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Earl Core Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 4 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 (CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (WV 7 / East Brockway Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 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 | CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road

Turn left onto CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | WV 7 / Earl Core Road

At end of road, turn right onto WV 7 / Earl Core Road

Navigation decision point

3
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | WV 7 / East Brockway Avenue

Turn right onto WV 7 / East Brockway Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | High Street

Turn left onto High Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Earl Core Road 1.9 mi 3m
Brookhaven Road 1 mi 2m
Powell Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East Brockway Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
South Walnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
Rogers Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Buckhannon Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
High Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Earl Core Road — 1.9 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Buckhannon Avenue

107 ft · 10 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 7/22

1.0 mi · 2 min · Brookhaven Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto WV 7

1.9 mi · 3 min · Earl Core Road
4

Continue on WV 7

0.6 mi · 1 min · Powell Avenue
5

Continue on WV 7

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Rogers Avenue
6

Continue on WV 7

107 ft · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
7

Turn right onto WV 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Brockway Avenue
8

Turn right onto WV 7

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Walnut Street
9

Turn left onto High Street

64 ft · 2 sec · High Street
10

Arrive at destination

High Street

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 2.2 miles from Brookhaven, WV, or about 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.9 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 4.4 miles or 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 2.2 miles or 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8m

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 Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV

This is one driving day of about 4.4 miles and 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Earl Core Road for about 1.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.2 mi from Brookhaven, WV · 4m into the drive

Downtown Municipality of Bethel Park, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

2 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

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 4.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.2 miles from Brookhaven, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.69 one way

$1.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $0.75 $1.50
premium $4.70 $0.81 $1.63
diesel $5.61 $0.97 $1.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.3 0 $0.46 $0.21
Efficient EV 1.1 0 $0.39 $0.18
EV Truck/SUV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Brookhaven, WV

Evening in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgantown, WV

Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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

10m 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 Brookhaven, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 4.4 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Earl Core Road, Brookhaven Road, Powell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.2 miles from Brookhaven, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.69 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.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7/22 / Brookhaven Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 7 / Earl Core Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (WV 7 / East Brockway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brookhaven, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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