Morgantown to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

136.7 miles 220 km · straight line
170.9 miles estimated 275 km · driving distance
3h 26min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Morgantown from State College?

The distance from Morgantown to State College is 136.7 miles (220 km) as the crow flies. State College is located NE of Morgantown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 170.9 miles, taking about 3h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Morgantown in West Virginia and State College 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. 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 Morgantown and State College. 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 Morgantown to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 26min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 7min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 16min $21–$60* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morgantown & State College

Quick Facts

Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 46 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 182.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients