Origin
Morgantown, WV
Night in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Belle, WV
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
167.3 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgantown, WV
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Belle, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Morgantown to Belle, expect a journey covering 167.3 miles that typically takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $27 for the trip, making it a relatively affordable drive across West Virginia. Because this path relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. Both the origin and destination sit within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience as you navigate between these two points.
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
83.7 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Forget about the standard interstate grind; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating streets like Kirk Street, University Avenue, and Don Knotts Boulevard, which keeps the experience engaging rather than monotonous. Since the highway share is 0%, you are trading high-speed efficiency for a more hands-on driving experience. Expect constant changes in direction as you traverse the local network, requiring you to stay alert behind the wheel. It is a technical drive that feels more like a winding local tour than a simple point-to-point transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 147.8 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 around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 8m 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: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 159.8 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Kirk Street
Turn right onto Kirk Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
7
159.8 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
5
166.8 mi into trip
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~3h 5m in
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Midland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Midland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
167 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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CR 60/18 / Old US 60
Turn right onto CR 60/18 / Old US 60
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 147.8 mi | 2h 38m |
| US 60 | 7 mi | 10m |
| I 77 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Midland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Old US 60 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 147.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Belle, WV.
1
Start on High Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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High Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Kirk Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
4
Continue on US 119
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Don Knotts Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 68 West
6
Merge onto I 68
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 68
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
8
Merge onto I 79
148 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Merge onto I 77
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77
10
Take the exit onto US 60
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Midland Avenue
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Midland Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto Midland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Midland Avenue
13
Continue on Midland Avenue
233 ft
·
12 sec
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Midland Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 60/18
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US 60
15
Arrive at destination
CR 60/18
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 3-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Planning for at least one stop will help break up the technical nature of the drive and keep you refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $27 estimate is based on typical conditions and local road driving. Given the 167.3-mile distance, try to avoid peak local traffic hours on University Avenue to ensure a smoother transition out of Morgantown. Using your GPS is essential here, as the turn-heavy nature of the route means navigating local roads requires careful attention to signage.
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 83.7 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.8 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belle, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV
This is one driving day of about 167.3 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morgantown, 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 147.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.8 miles.
Arriving in Belle, WV
The final approach into Belle, 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 Belle, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.16 one way
$52.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.96 | $61.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.71 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Belle, WV
Night in Belle on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
84 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
22 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 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 Morgantown, WV to Belle, WV covers 167.3 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 60, I 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Morgantown, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.16 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 8m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 159.8 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Belle, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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