New River Gorge to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2052.4 miles 3303 km · straight line
2410.7 miles actual route 3879.7 km · driving distance
43h 4min estimated drive time
$232 - $286 estimated fuel cost
~4h 38min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from San Diego?

The distance from New River Gorge to San Diego is 2052.4 miles (3303 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2410.7 miles, taking about 43h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 38min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 4min $232 - $286 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 41min $193–$362* Budget
Train ~55h 59min $289–$844* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & San Diego

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 684 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 171 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM