Long Beach, California to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2083.8 miles 3353.6 km · straight line
2403.4 miles actual route 3867.9 km · driving distance
42h 47min estimated drive time
$231 - $285 estimated fuel cost
~4h 42min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from New River Gorge?

The distance from Long Beach, California to New River Gorge is 2083.8 miles (3353.6 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2403.4 miles, taking about 42h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 42min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 47min $231 - $285 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 20min $192–$361* Budget
Train ~55h 37min $288–$841* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 695 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 174 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM