New Martinsville to Morgantown is 68.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 44 minutes via Mountaineer Highway and Mason Dixon Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia's Southeast region, offering a local drive experience. While not a high-speed highway journey, this route is manageable for a single day. Expect a turn-heavy profile that requires your attention for the entire duration. It's a straightforward drive, good for those who prefer less highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from New Martinsville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll be navigating primarily on Mountaineer Highway, Mason Dixon Highway, and Monongahela Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.3 miles on Mountaineer Highway. The road's character is consistent, demanding your focus throughout the 1 hour and 44-minute journey. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountaineer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Martinsville, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway
Turn left onto WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip|~47m in|US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway
Navigation decision point
4
63.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 19; WV 7 / Blue Horizon Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 19; WV 7 / Blue Horizon Drive
Navigation decision point
3
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|Fayette Street
Turn left onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi
46m
Mason Dixon Highway
29.3 mi
43m
Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
Hornet Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Blue Horizon Drive
1.7 mi
2m
Beechurst Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
3rd Street
0.6 mi
<1m
High Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Mountaineer Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Martinsville, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on Virginia Street
129 ft·11 sec·Virginia Street
2
Turn left onto WV 2; WV 7
0.6 mi·48 sec·3rd Street
3
Turn left onto WV 7
31 mi·46 min·Mountaineer Highway
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 7
2.1 mi·2 min·Hornet Highway
5
Turn left onto WV 7
29 mi·43 min·Mason Dixon Highway
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 19; WV 7
1.7 mi·2 min·Blue Horizon Drive
7
Turn left onto US 19; WV 7
2.5 mi·4 min·Monongahela Boulevard
8
Continue on US 19; WV 7
0.9 mi·2 min·Beechurst Avenue
9
Turn left onto Fayette Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Fayette Street
10
Turn right onto US 119
0.1 mi·20 sec·High Street
11
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 44-minute duration, this is an easy same-day trip. You can depart at your leisure, but consider starting earlier to have more flexibility. With no designated stops in the data, you can create your own spontaneous breaks as needed. Watch for the frequent turns, especially on Mountaineer Highway, which is your longest stretch at 31.3 miles. The estimated fuel cost is $11, so ensure you have enough before you set off, as longer stretches without services can occur on local roads.
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 34.3 miles from New Martinsville, WV, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Martinsville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Martinsville, WV
This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from New Martinsville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mountaineer Highway for about 31.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from New Martinsville, WV
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.73
$23.46
premium
$4.70
$12.70
$25.39
diesel
$5.61
$15.15
$30.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.00
$2.74
EV Truck/SUV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Martinsville, WV
Evening
in New Martinsville on Friday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morgantown, WV
Evening
in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
34 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
10 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
1h 44m 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 New Martinsville, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountaineer Highway, Mason Dixon Highway, Monongahela Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from New Martinsville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.73 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 New Martinsville, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2; WV 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 250; WV 7 / Hornet Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Martinsville, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
