Huntsville, Alabama to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

794 miles 1277.8 km · straight line
952.8 miles estimated 1533.4 km · driving distance
19h 10min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Newark, New Jersey is 794 miles (1277.8 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 952.8 miles, taking about 19h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 10min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 0min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 55min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients