Atlanta to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

739.9 miles 1190.7 km · straight line
870.4 miles actual route 1400.8 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Atlanta to Newark, New Jersey is 739.9 miles (1190.7 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.4 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Newark, New Jersey. 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 Atlanta to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $104–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM