Charleston, West Virginia to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.1 miles 692.2 km · straight line
516.1 miles estimated 830.6 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Newark, New Jersey is 430.1 miles (692.2 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.1 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Newark, New Jersey. 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.

How to Get from Charleston, West Virginia to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients