New Orleans to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from New River Gorge?

The distance from New Orleans to New River Gorge is 760.4 miles (1223.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 912.5 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 New Orleans 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.