New River Gorge to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2162.8 miles 3480.7 km · straight line
2591.6 miles actual route 4170.8 km · driving distance
46h 25min estimated drive time
$249 - $307 estimated fuel cost
~4h 51min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Seattle?

The distance from New River Gorge to Seattle is 2162.8 miles (3480.7 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2591.6 miles, taking about 46h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 51min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46h 25min $249 - $307 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~55h 42min $207–$389* Budget
Train ~60h 21min $311–$907* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Seattle

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 721 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 180 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM