New River Gorge to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2172.9 miles 3497 km · straight line
2532.9 miles actual route 4076.3 km · driving distance
44h 45min estimated drive time
$244 - $300 estimated fuel cost
~4h 52min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Sacramento?

The distance from New River Gorge to Sacramento is 2172.9 miles (3497 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2532.9 miles, taking about 44h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 52min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Sacramento in California.

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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 45min $244 - $300 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~53h 42min $203–$380* Budget
Train ~58h 11min $304–$887* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Sacramento

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 724 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 181 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM