New Haven, Connecticut to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.7 miles 784.9 km · straight line
585.3 miles estimated 941.9 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from New River Gorge?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to New River Gorge is 487.7 miles (784.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located WSW of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.3 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Haven, Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 11min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients