Lexington, Kentucky to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.9 miles 936.4 km · straight line
698.2 miles estimated 1123.7 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Newark, New Jersey is 581.9 miles (936.4 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.2 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients