Lansing, Michigan to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.5 miles 889.1 km · straight line
662.9 miles estimated 1066.9 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Newark, New Jersey is 552.5 miles (889.1 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located E of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.9 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Lansing, Michigan in Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients