Mooresville to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

172.1 miles 276.9 km · straight line
215.1 miles estimated 346.1 km · driving distance
4h 20min estimated drive time
$21 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Mooresville from New River Gorge?

The distance from Mooresville to New River Gorge is 172.1 miles (276.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located N of Mooresville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 215.1 miles, taking about 4h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Mooresville in North Carolina and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Mooresville 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 Mooresville to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 20min $21 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 12min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 7min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mooresville & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Mooresville
35.58°N, 80.81°W
America/New_York
277m 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 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 144.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients