New River Gorge to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.2 miles 663.4 km · straight line
494.7 miles estimated 796.1 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from New River Gorge to Newark, New Jersey is 412.2 miles (663.4 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.7 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Newark, New Jersey. 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 River Gorge to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients