Miami to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.7 miles 1370.7 km · straight line
958.3 miles actual route 1542.3 km · driving distance
17h 55min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Miami from New River Gorge?

The distance from Miami to New River Gorge is 851.7 miles (1370.7 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located N of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 958.3 miles, taking about 17h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Miami 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 Miami to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 55min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 30min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~23h 18min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM