Morgantown to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

275.6 miles 443.5 km · straight line
422.8 miles actual route 680.5 km · driving distance
8h 12min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Morgantown from Raleigh?

The distance from Morgantown to Raleigh is 275.6 miles (443.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SSE of Morgantown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.8 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Morgantown in West Virginia and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Morgantown and Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 12min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 50min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 47min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morgantown & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM