New River Gorge to Radford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Radford?

The distance from New River Gorge to Radford is 70.2 miles (113 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located SSE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.8 miles, taking about 1h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Radford in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Radford. 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.