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

1162.1 miles 1870.2 km · straight line
1293.4 miles actual route 2081.6 km · driving distance
24h 0min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from New Orleans to Newark, New Jersey is 1162.1 miles (1870.2 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1293.4 miles, taking about 24h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 Orleans to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 0min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 48min $103–$194* Budget
Train ~31h 12min $155–$453* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM