Albuquerque to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Albuquerque from New River Gorge?
The distance from Albuquerque to New River Gorge is 1429 miles (2299.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1604 miles, taking about 28h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and New River Gorge. 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 Albuquerque to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 476 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
- You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator