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

635 miles 1022 km · straight line
699.5 miles actual route 1125.7 km · driving distance
13h 36min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Indianapolis to Newark, New Jersey is 635 miles (1022 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located E of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 699.5 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 36min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 19min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~17h 41min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM