Allentown to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

245.4 miles 395 km · straight line
306.8 miles estimated 493.8 km · driving distance
6h 10min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Morgantown?

The distance from Allentown to Morgantown is 245.4 miles (395 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located WSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 306.8 miles, taking about 6h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Morgantown in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown and Morgantown. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Allentown to Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 10min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 24min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients