Flagstaff to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1698.8 miles 2734 km · straight line
2038.6 miles estimated 3280.8 km · driving distance
41h 1min estimated drive time
$196 - $241 estimated fuel cost
~3h 55min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from New River Gorge?

The distance from Flagstaff to New River Gorge is 1698.8 miles (2734 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2038.6 miles, taking about 41h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 55min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 1min $196 - $241 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 13min $163–$306* Budget
Train ~53h 19min $245–$714* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 566 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 142 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients