Atlanta to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Atlanta from New River Gorge?
The distance from Atlanta to New River Gorge is 351 miles (564.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.7 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
- You could travel this distance about 71 times to circle the Earth's equator