Farmington, New Mexico to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from New River Gorge?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to New River Gorge is 1487.2 miles (2393.4 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1784.6 miles, taking about 35h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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.