Morgantown to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255.3 miles 410.8 km · straight line
307.4 miles actual route 494.7 km · driving distance
5h 55min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Morgantown from Philadelphia?

The distance from Morgantown to Philadelphia is 255.3 miles (410.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Morgantown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.4 miles, taking about 5h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Morgantown in West Virginia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Morgantown and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Morgantown to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 55min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 6min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 37min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morgantown & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM