How long does it take to drive through New River Gorge?
How long does it take to drive through New River Gorge? Encircling the heart of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the scenic drive is an estimated three-hour trip.
How long does it take to drive across the New River Gorge Bridge?
That trip now takes about 9 minutes, aided by the 40-second trip across the New River Gorge Bridge. The road through the Gorge is State Route 82, and other than going down Rt. 16 to Rt. 60, it was one of the only ways to get across the 900-foot deep canyon.