Long Island to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

463.7 miles 746.3 km · straight line
575.7 miles actual route 926.5 km · driving distance
11h 33min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from New River Gorge?

The distance from Long Island to New River Gorge is 463.7 miles (746.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.7 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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 Long Island 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 Island to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 33min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 52min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 58min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM