New River Gorge to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.3 miles 510.7 km · straight line
380.8 miles estimated 612.8 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from New River Gorge to Reading, Pennsylvania is 317.3 miles (510.7 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.8 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients