Los Angeles to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2080.3 miles 3347.9 km · straight line
2389.7 miles actual route 3845.8 km · driving distance
42h 26min estimated drive time
$230 - $283 estimated fuel cost
~4h 41min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from New River Gorge?

The distance from Los Angeles to New River Gorge is 2080.3 miles (3347.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2389.7 miles, taking about 42h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 41min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 26min $230 - $283 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 55min $191–$358* Budget
Train ~55h 10min $287–$836* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 693 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 173 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM