Buffalo, New York to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352.6 miles 567.4 km · straight line
423.1 miles estimated 680.9 km · driving distance
8h 31min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from New River Gorge?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to New River Gorge is 352.6 miles (567.4 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located SSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.1 miles, taking about 8h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 31min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 13min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients