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

419.5 miles 675.2 km · straight line
526.5 miles actual route 847.3 km · driving distance
10h 19min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from New York?

The distance from New River Gorge to New York is 419.5 miles (675.2 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.5 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and New York in New York.

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 New River Gorge and New York. 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 New River Gorge to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 19min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 23min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 48min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & New York

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM