Detroit to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from New River Gorge?
The distance from Detroit to New River Gorge is 312.4 miles (502.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.1 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
- You could travel this distance about 79.7 times to circle the Earth's equator