New River Gorge to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Santa Fe?

The distance from New River Gorge to Santa Fe is 1379.4 miles (2220 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1655.3 miles, taking about 33h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

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 Santa Fe. 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.