New River Gorge to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Waterford?

The distance from New River Gorge to Waterford is 342.4 miles (551 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located NNW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.9 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Waterford 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 Waterford. 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.