Jersey City to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from New River Gorge?

The distance from Jersey City to New River Gorge is 417.9 miles (672.6 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.5 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City 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.