Trip from Coal City, WV to Morgantown, WV

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Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

179.2 mi

288 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 45m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

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

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Coal City, WV

Braeson Holland

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

Morgantown, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coal City, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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, West Virginia Turnpike 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 $28.02 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

89.6 miles from Coal City, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Coal City, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m, 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 24 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. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CR 29/6 / Independence Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CR 29/6 / Independence Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 29/6 / Independence Road

Turn left onto CR 29/6 / Independence Road

Navigation decision point

14.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 48 Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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

175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

179.2 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | WV 7 / Walnut Street

Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Coal City, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Summersville along the way.

Summersville

14.2 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	90.3 mi	1h 37m
US 19	66.8 mi	1h 21m
West Virginia Turnpike	4.8 mi	5m
WV 16	3.3 mi	4m
Grafton Road	2.2 mi	3m
Independence Road	1.7 mi	4m
University Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
Coal City Road	1.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 29

1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal City Road

Turn left onto CR 29/6

1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Road

Continue on CR 29/6

0.6 mi · 1 min · Independence School Road

Continue on CR 16/14

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto WV 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

Take the ramp onto WV 16

3.3 mi · 4 min · WV 16

Take the exit onto US 121 FUT

0.5 mi · 57 sec · US 121 FUT

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 64; I 77

4.8 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Take the exit

2.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 48 Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 19

67 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 19

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

Merge onto I 79; US 19

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 68 East: Cumberland

Continue on I 68

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 68

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 119: Downtown

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto US 119

2.2 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

Turn right onto Kirk Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Kirk Street

Continue on Spruce Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Spruce Street

Turn left onto WV 7

300 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Street

Turn left onto High Street

64 ft · 2 sec · High Street

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 89.6 miles from Coal City, WV, or about 1h 54m 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.6 miles or 1h 54m 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 56m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Coal City, WV

This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coal City, 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 89.6 mi from Coal City, WV · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

90 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 89.6 miles from Coal City, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.02 one way

$56.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$30.64	$61.28
premium	$4.70	$33.17	$66.33
diesel	$5.61	$39.57	$79.13

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

West Virginia Turnpike (4.8 mi) $0.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.8	$18.82	$8.60
Efficient EV	44.8	$15.68	$7.17
EV Truck/SUV	71.7	$25.09	$11.47

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Coal City, WV

Night in Coal City on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgantown, WV

Night in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

90 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

27 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

3h 34m 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 Coal City, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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, West Virginia Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Coal City, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.02 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.

On the drive from Coal City, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Summersville along the way.

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