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

481.9 miles 775.5 km · straight line
578.2 miles estimated 930.6 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Meads from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Meads to Newark, New Jersey is 481.9 miles (775.5 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.2 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Meads 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 Meads to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 3min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients