Alpharetta to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.9 miles 529.3 km · straight line
394.7 miles estimated 635.2 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from New River Gorge?

The distance from Alpharetta to New River Gorge is 328.9 miles (529.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NNE of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.7 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta in Georgia and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 Alpharetta and New River Gorge. 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 Alpharetta to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients