New River Gorge to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

226.3 miles 364.2 km · straight line
316.9 miles actual route 510 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
$30 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Washington DC?

The distance from New River Gorge to Washington DC is 226.3 miles (364.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 316.9 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min $30 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Washington DC

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 110 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM