Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

151.9 miles 244.4 km · straight line
189.8 miles estimated 305.5 km · driving distance
3h 49min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Morgantown?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Morgantown is 151.9 miles (244.4 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located WSW of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 189.8 miles, taking about 3h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 49min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 35min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 38min $23–$66* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m 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 51 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 164 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients