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Trip from Morgantown, WV to Bradley, WV

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Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

162.8 mi

262 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

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

Morgantown, WV

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Downtown Bradley, WV, WV

Bradley, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morgantown, WV to Bradley, WV covers 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m 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, Upper Millcreek Telsa Road 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 $25.46 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

81.4 miles from Morgantown, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Morgantown, WV to Bradley, WV covers 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m, 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 16 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kirk Street

Turn right onto Kirk Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 119 / University Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / University Avenue

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
4
95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 19

Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Beckley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 19 South: Beckley
4
96.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 90.3 mi 1h 37m
US 19 57.8 mi 1h 11m
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road 8.6 mi 9m
Don Knotts Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
University Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
I 68 0.4 mi <1m
Robert C. Byrd Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Bradley Connector 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Bradley, 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

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9

Take the exit onto US 19

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 19
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
10

Keep slight left at fork

318 ft · 8 sec
11

Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

8.6 mi · 9 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
12

Continue on US 19

57 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 19
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto CR 16/38

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Bradley Connector
14

Turn left onto WV 16

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive
15

Turn left onto 4th Street

113 ft · 5 sec · 4th Street
16

Arrive at destination

4th 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 81.4 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 30m 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradley, 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 162.8 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 90.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.4 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

81 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 81.4 miles from Morgantown, 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 Bradley, WV

The final approach into Bradley, 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 Bradley, WV.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 134.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.46 one way

$50.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.84 $55.67
premium $4.70 $30.13 $60.26
diesel $5.61 $35.94 $71.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57 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 48.8 0 $17.09 $7.81
Efficient EV 40.7 0 $14.25 $6.51
EV Truck/SUV 65.1 0 $22.79 $10.42

Gas CO2

57 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.

Forecast data refreshed 35 minutes ago

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Night in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bradley, WV

Night in Bradley on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

81 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

12 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 Bradley, WV covers 162.8 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 19, Upper Millcreek Telsa Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.4 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 $25.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Bradley, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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