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

722.5 miles 1162.8 km · straight line
867.1 miles estimated 1395.4 km · driving distance
17h 27min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Chattanooga to Newark, New Jersey is 722.5 miles (1162.8 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 867.1 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 27min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 56min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 41min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients