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

640.6 miles 1030.9 km · straight line
728.1 miles actual route 1171.7 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Louisville to Newark, New Jersey is 640.6 miles (1030.9 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.1 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM