Origin
Chester, WV
Evening in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
95.9 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
Driving from Chester to Morgantown covers 95.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. You will be traveling entirely within West Virginia, moving through the southeastern region of the state. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that prioritizes efficiency over local detours, making it a reliable choice for commuters or travelers looking to reach their destination quickly.
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
47.9 miles from Chester, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by its efficiency, as 65% of your journey takes place on high-speed highways. Your path utilizes the Southern Beltway, the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, and I-79 to navigate the terrain. You will experience a significant stretch of open road, with your longest uninterrupted segment lasting 39.8 miles along I-79. While the route is heavy on highway travel, the transition between these major thoroughfares keeps the drive from feeling overly repetitive. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel that favors direct connectivity between these two West Virginia hubs.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carolina Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,364 ft
702 ft
Total Climb
1,876 ft
Total Descent
1,692 ft
Highest Point
1,364 ft
~75.9 mi in
Elevation Range
662 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Turnpike 576 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA Tpke 576 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Carolina Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Carolina Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Carolina Avenue
3
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge slight right
5.0 mi
·
8 min
5
Turn right
7.8 mi
·
13 min
6
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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US 22 East: Pittsburgh
8
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
10
Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
11
Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
12 mi
·
12 min
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Southern Beltway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 79 South: Washington
13
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39 mi
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42 min
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I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
17
Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Virginia University
18
Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chaplin Hill Road
19
Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Monongahela Boulevard
20
Continue on Beechurst Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Beechurst Avenue
21
Turn left onto Fayette Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Fayette Street
22
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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High Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility, allowing you to depart whenever it best fits your plans. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the 2-hour-and-8-minute duration, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of I-79. Because the route relies heavily on major infrastructure, try to check local traffic reports before you leave to ensure smooth sailing through the highway segments. If you prefer a quieter drive, aim to travel during mid-morning or mid-afternoon hours to avoid the typical peak congestion periods often found on interstates.
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 47.9 miles from Chester, WV, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 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 1h 45m
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 Chester, 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 Chester, WV
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chester, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Chester, WV · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Chester, 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
$15.00 one way
$29.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.17 | $42.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
48 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
4 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
2h 8m 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 Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 95.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carolina Avenue, US 22 East, PA Turnpike 576 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Chester, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.00 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 Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chester, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 702 ft to 1,364 ft elevation with about 1,876 ft of total climbing.
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