Gainesville, Georgia to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.7 miles 685.1 km · straight line
510.8 miles estimated 822.1 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Morgantown?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Morgantown is 425.7 miles (685.1 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located NNE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.8 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Morgantown in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia 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 Gainesville, Georgia to Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients