New River Gorge to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New River Gorge from Phoenix?
The distance from New River Gorge to Phoenix is 1758.4 miles (2829.8 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2020 miles, taking about 36h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Phoenix in Arizona.
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. 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. 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 River Gorge and Phoenix. 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 Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 586 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 147 hours
- You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator