Origin
Morgantown, WV
Evening in Morgantown on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
73.8 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Follansbee, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV covers 73.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chancery Row, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.54 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
36.9 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 73.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chancery Row is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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 Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chancery Row | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| University Avenue | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Fairmont Road | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| PA 18 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chancery Row
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Follansbee, WV.
1
Start on High Street
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Chancery Row
289 ft
·
15 sec
·
Chancery Row
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
200 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Turn left onto Walnut Street
292 ft
·
17 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto University Avenue
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
University Avenue
6
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Turn straight onto Fairmont Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairmont Road
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
46 mi
·
51 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
11
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Wylie Avenue
12
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
13
Continue on Washington Pike
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
14
Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Pike
16
Turn straight onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
10th Street
17
Turn right onto Commerce Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Commerce Street
18
Arrive at your destination
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 36.9 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 48m 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Follansbee, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morgantown, WV
This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Morgantown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.9 mi from Morgantown, WV · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Follansbee, WV
The final approach into Follansbee, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.54 one way
$23.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.75 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Follansbee, WV
Evening in Follansbee on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Buffalo, PA
37 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Follansbee, WV covers 73.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chancery Row, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 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 $11.54 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 Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Follansbee, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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