Meads to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

91.5 miles 147.3 km · straight line
114.4 miles estimated 184.1 km · driving distance
2h 18min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Meads from New River Gorge?

The distance from Meads to New River Gorge is 91.5 miles (147.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ESE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.4 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Meads 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.

How to Get from Meads to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 18min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 46min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 11min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 272.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients