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

723.3 miles 1164 km · straight line
868.6 miles actual route 1397.8 km · driving distance
16h 17min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Milwaukee to Newark, New Jersey is 723.3 miles (1164 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located E of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 868.6 miles, taking about 16h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 17min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 32min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~21h 10min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM