Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

195.7 miles 315 km · straight line
244.7 miles estimated 393.8 km · driving distance
4h 55min estimated drive time
$24 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Morgantown?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Morgantown is 195.7 miles (315 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 244.7 miles, taking about 4h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 55min $24 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 54min $20–$37* Budget
Train ~4h 40min $29–$86* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 65 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 127.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients