New River Gorge to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Sterling Heights?

The distance from New River Gorge to Sterling Heights is 328.3 miles (528.4 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located NNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Sterling Heights in Michigan.

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 Sterling Heights. 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.