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

How far is Jonesboro from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Jonesboro to Newark, New Jersey is 956.3 miles (1539 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1147.5 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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 Jonesboro 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.