Grand Rapids to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

610.8 miles 983 km · straight line
733 miles estimated 1179.6 km · driving distance
14h 45min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Rapids from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Grand Rapids to Newark, New Jersey is 610.8 miles (983 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located E of Grand Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 733 miles, taking about 14h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Grand Rapids in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 45min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 42min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 11min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Rapids & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Grand Rapids
42.96°N, 85.67°W
America/Detroit
187m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients