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

945.5 miles 1521.6 km · straight line
1086.5 miles actual route 1748.5 km · driving distance
20h 12min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Memphis to Newark, New Jersey is 945.5 miles (1521.6 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1086.5 miles, taking about 20h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis 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 Memphis to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 12min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 14min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~26h 16min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM