Origin
Morgantown, WV
Afternoon in Morgantown on Thursday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Bolivar, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
166.1 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
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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Bolivar, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Bolivar, WV covers 166.1 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pleasant Street, Spruce Street, Willey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.97 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
83 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 166.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 166.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Bolivar, WV is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Bolivar, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Spruce Street | — | — |
| Willey Street | — | — |
| Mileground Road | — | — |
| Easton Hill Road | — | — |
| Cheat Road | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Bolivar, WV.
1
Start on High Street
358 ft
·
20 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn left onto Spruce Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Spruce Street
4
Turn right onto Willey Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Willey Street
5
Continue on Mileground Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mileground Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mileground Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mileground Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mileground Road
8
Continue on Easton Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Hill Road
9
Continue on Cheat Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheat Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
12
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
14
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
16
Keep slight right to continue on MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South Mountain Corridor
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South Mountain Corridor
17
Turn straight onto Mapleville Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Mapleville Road
18
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rohrersville Road
20 ft
·
Rohrersville Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Rohrersville Road
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Rohrersville Road
22
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Jefferson Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Pike
24
Continue on William L. Wilson Freeway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
William L. Wilson Freeway
25
Turn right onto Union Street
384 ft
·
18 sec
·
Union Street
26
Turn left onto Primrose Lane
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Primrose Lane
27
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Washington Street
29
Turn left onto Clay Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Clay Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 83 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 39m 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, 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 166.1 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bolivar, WV
The final approach into Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, 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
$25.97 one way
$51.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
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: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Bolivar, WV
Afternoon in Bolivar on Thursday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
83 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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m 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 Bolivar, WV covers 166.1 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Spruce Street, Willey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 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 $25.97 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.
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Bolivar, WV is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Bolivar, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Bolivar, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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