Douglasville to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.8 miles 582.3 km · straight line
434.2 miles estimated 698.8 km · driving distance
8h 44min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Douglasville from New River Gorge?

The distance from Douglasville to New River Gorge is 361.8 miles (582.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NNE of Douglasville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.2 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Douglasville in Georgia 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 Douglasville 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 Douglasville to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 44min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 29min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 18min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Douglasville & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Douglasville
33.75°N, 84.75°W
America/New_York
366m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients