New River Gorge to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2177.9 miles 3505 km · straight line
2608.3 miles actual route 4197.7 km · driving distance
46h 20min estimated drive time
$251 - $309 estimated fuel cost
~4h 53min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from New River Gorge to Portland, Oregon is 2177.9 miles (3505 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2608.3 miles, taking about 46h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 53min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46h 20min $251 - $309 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~55h 36min $209–$391* Budget
Train ~60h 14min $313–$913* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 726 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 181 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM