Denver to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from New River Gorge?
The distance from Denver to New River Gorge is 1286.9 miles (2071.1 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1412.3 miles, taking about 25h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 429 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
- You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator