Lafayette, Indiana to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.4 miles 1072.5 km · straight line
799.7 miles estimated 1287 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Newark, New Jersey is 666.4 miles (1072.5 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.7 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients