Gulfport to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.2 miles 1128.4 km · straight line
841.4 miles estimated 1354.1 km · driving distance
16h 56min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Gulfport from New River Gorge?

The distance from Gulfport to New River Gorge is 701.2 miles (1128.4 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of Gulfport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.4 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Gulfport in Mississippi 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 56min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 19min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 1min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulfport & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Gulfport
30.37°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
6m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients