Ann Arbor to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ann Arbor from New River Gorge?

The distance from Ann Arbor to New River Gorge is 323.1 miles (519.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located SSE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.7 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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 Ann Arbor 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.