Origin
Morgantown, WV
Afternoon in Morgantown on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Bethlehem, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Bethlehem, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Bethlehem, WV covers 30.6 miles and takes about 48m 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, Enterprise-Bethlehem Road, Don Knotts Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Enterprise-Bethlehem Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 27 | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Manley Chapel Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| NASA Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Booths Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Bethlehem, WV.
1
Start on High Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
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
·
I 68
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
8
Merge onto I 79
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
10
Keep slight left at fork
198 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 250
12
Turn right onto CR 58/6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NASA Boulevard
13
Turn right onto CR 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Booths Creek Road
14
Turn left onto CR 58/1
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Manley Chapel Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 27
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 27
16
Continue on CR 19/2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Road
17
Turn left onto CR 19/2A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethlehem Road
18
Turn left onto CR 19/28
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Enterprise-Bethlehem Road
19
Continue on CR 12
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
CR 12
20
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 27 / County Road 27
At end of road, turn left onto CR 27 / County Road 27
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bethlehem, WV
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
30.6 mi in 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Morgantown, WV to Bethlehem, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
Fairmont
21.3 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethlehem, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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