Bowling Green, Kentucky to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from New River Gorge?
The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to New River Gorge is 303 miles (487.7 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.8 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 82.2 times to circle the Earth's equator