New River Gorge to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.1 miles 470.1 km · straight line
371.6 miles actual route 598 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Virginia Beach?

The distance from New River Gorge to Virginia Beach is 292.1 miles (470.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.6 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM