New Haven, Connecticut to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76 miles 122.3 km · straight line
87.7 miles actual route 141.2 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Newark, New Jersey is 76 miles (122.3 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located WSW of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.7 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 327.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM