New River Gorge to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Winston-Salem?

The distance from New River Gorge to Winston-Salem is 143.5 miles (230.9 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SSE of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 179.3 miles, taking about 3h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Winston-Salem. 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.