Nashville to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.4 miles 547.8 km · straight line
456.5 miles actual route 734.6 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from New River Gorge?

The distance from Nashville to New River Gorge is 340.4 miles (547.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.5 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville 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 Nashville to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $37–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM