Austin, Texas to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1503.4 miles 2419.5 km · straight line
1732.4 miles actual route 2788.1 km · driving distance
31h 22min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Newark, New Jersey is 1503.4 miles (2419.5 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1732.4 miles, taking about 31h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 22min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 38min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~40h 47min $208–$606* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 501 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM