Origin
Summersville, WV
Late night in Summersville on Thursday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Summersville, WV to Morgantown, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
123.8 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summersville, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
This 123.8-mile drive from Summersville, WV to Morgantown, WV takes approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. It's a manageable day trip, so you won't need an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and US 19, with a portion on Grafton Road. Expect to spend around $19 on fuel for this journey. The route offers a local driving feel as you traverse through the Southeast region of West Virginia. Its manageable length and straightforward navigation make it a convenient option for a quick trip.
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
61.9 miles from Summersville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll encounter frequent road changes rather than a steady interstate cruise. With only 22% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on more direct, local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 90.3 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you transition to other sections. The road's character shifts as you progress, requiring your attention to navigation and local road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 119.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
4
118.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
4
119.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 119: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 119: Downtown
5
119.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
123.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 90.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 19 | 26 mi | 30m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Webster Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Webster Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 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 Summersville, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on WV 39
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto WV 41
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Road
3
Continue on CR 19/11
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Webster Road
4
Turn left onto US 19
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 19
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6
Merge onto I 79; US 19
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
10
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
12
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
13
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
14
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
15
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
16
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
17
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 21 minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning, to avoid any potential rush hour traffic. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan to fuel up before you leave Summersville to cover the estimated $19 fuel cost. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent adjustments. The 90.3-mile stretch on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is your best bet for a longer, consistent drive segment.
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 61.9 miles from Summersville, WV, or about 1h 11m 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m
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 Summersville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Summersville, WV
This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Summersville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 61.9 mi from Summersville, WV · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Summersville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.3 miles.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
The final approach into Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, 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
$19.36 one way
$38.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Morgantown, WV
Late night in Morgantown on Thursday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Weston, WV
62 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
2 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
2h 21m 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 Summersville, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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, Grafton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 miles from Summersville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.36 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 119.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Summersville, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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