New River Gorge to Rome, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Rome, Georgia?

The distance from New River Gorge to Rome, Georgia is 348 miles (560 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Georgia is located SW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.6 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Rome, Georgia in Georgia.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Rome, Georgia. 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.