Houston to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from New River Gorge?
The distance from Houston to New River Gorge is 998.4 miles (1606.7 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1199.9 miles, taking about 22h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and New River Gorge. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Houston to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator