Birmingham, Alabama to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from New River Gorge?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to New River Gorge is 448.6 miles (722 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 538.4 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
- You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator