Elizabeth City to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.8 miles 525.9 km · straight line
392.1 miles estimated 631.1 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Elizabeth City from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Newark, New Jersey is 326.8 miles (525.9 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NNE of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.1 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City in North Carolina 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabeth City & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Elizabeth City
36.29°N, 76.25°W
America/New_York
1m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients