How far is Point Pleasant, WV from Morgantown, WV?

Fastest route

The distance between Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA, and Morgantown, West Virginia, USA is approximately 168 miles, and the fastest route is via US-50 E/Northwestern Turnpike. The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Directions

1. Start by getting on I-77 N/WV-2 N in Jackson County.
2. Head south on Jefferson Blvd/Viand St toward 6th St.
3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto WV-62 S/6th St and continue to follow WV-62 S.
4. Turn left to merge onto I-77 N/WV-2 N toward Parkersburg.
5. Follow I-77 N/WV-2 N, US-50 E/Northwestern Turnpike, and I-79 N to Walnut St in Morgantown.
6. Take exit 176 for US-50/7th St and turn right onto US-50 E/Northwestern Turnpike.
7. Use the right lane to merge onto I-79 N via the ramp to Fairmont.
8. Take exit 152 for US-19 toward Westover/Morgantown and continue onto Pleasant St.
9. Use the left lane to turn left onto Spruce St.
10. Continue on Walnut St and drive to High St.
11. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Walnut St.
12. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto High St.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Plan your trip during non-peak hours to avoid heavy traffic.
• ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
• 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on track.
• 🚦 Follow road signs and obey traffic laws for a safe trip.
• 🍽️ Consider making stops along the way for food and rest breaks.
• 🛣️ Be prepared for any road closures or detours by checking for updates before you start your journey.
• 🚧 Stay alert for construction zones and adjust your route if necessary.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Point Pleasant and Morgantown is 128.71 miles (207.13 km).

Flight distance from Point Pleasant, WV to Morgantown, WV is 128.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Point Pleasant to Morgantown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Point Pleasant, West Virginia to Morgantown, West Virginia is: 167.2 miles (269.09 km) by car.

Driving from Point Pleasant to Morgantown will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.

#1 Point Pleasant

City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States

Population	4017
GPS Coordinates	38°50'40"N 82°8'14"W
Latitude	38.8445300
Longitude	-82.1370900
Altitude	173
Country	United States

#2 Morgantown

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

Population	30847
GPS Coordinates	39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W
Latitude	39.6295300
Longitude	-79.9559000
Altitude	271
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Point Pleasant and Morgantown

The distance between Point Pleasant and Morgantown is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Point Pleasant and Morgantown. The current time is 03:51:10.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.33 liters (5.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Point Pleasant and Morgantown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Point Pleasant to Morgantown is $19.96 (diesel $25).

West Virginia gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Point Pleasant and Morgantown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.