Some people think getting here is half the fun! We guarantee a scenic ride.
To note:
- We do not recommend using a GPS device, as you may get routed over some interesting secondary roads!
- It may be to your advantage in some small West Virginia towns to watch for and observe the posted speed limits!
If you are coming from:
The North, take I-79 S to RT 33 East to RT 92 S
The South, take I-77 N to I-64 E to RT 92 N
The East, take
- I-64 W to RT 92 N – OR
- RT 33 W to RT 28 S/W to RT 92 S
The West, take:
- RT 50 E to I-79 S to RT 33 E to RT 92 S – OR
- I-64 E to I-79 N to RT 33 E to RT 92 S – OR
- I-64/I-77 E to I-64 E to RT 92 N
Local airports
From Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
- Take Airport Blvd, then follow directions to I-376 E towards Pittsburgh
- At exit 64A, take I-79 S toward Washington
- Take left ramp for I-79 S / I-70 E toward Morgantown / New Stanton
- At exit 21, take right ramp for I-79 S toward Morgantown
- Follow directions above for travel from the North
From Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport (CHO)
- Depart Airport via Airport Road
- Turn right to take VA-29 S / Seminole Trail
- Follow signs for 29 or 29 Bypass towards I-64
- Take I-64 W toward Staunton
- Follow directions above for travel from the East
From Washington Dulles (IAD)
- Take Dulles Airport Access Rd to exit airport
- Take ramp right for VA-28 S toward Centreville/Manassas
- Take ramp right for I-66 W toward Front Royal
- Take I-66 W, and at exit 1A, take ramp left for I-81 S toward Roanoke
- Take Exit 296 for US-48 W to Patterson Creek Rd and exit from US-48 onto WV-28 S
- Take slight left onto WV-42 South (Lunce Creek Highway)
- Turn right toward WV-28 S/WV-55 W
- Stay on WV-28 S to Green Bank Observatory
