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

1410.4 miles 2269.8 km · straight line
1618 miles actual route 2603.9 km · driving distance
29h 58min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Houston to Newark, New Jersey is 1410.4 miles (2269.8 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1618 miles, taking about 29h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 58min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 58min $129–$243* Budget
Train ~38h 57min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 470 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM