Hattiesburg to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Hattiesburg from New River Gorge?
The distance from Hattiesburg to New River Gorge is 658.4 miles (1059.6 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.1 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator