Newark, New Jersey to Niagara Falls, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.6 miles 480.5 km · straight line
373.2 miles estimated 600.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Niagara Falls, New York?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Niagara Falls, New York is 298.6 miles (480.5 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, New York is located NW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.2 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Niagara Falls, New York in New York.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Newark, New Jersey and Niagara Falls, New York. 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 Newark, New Jersey to Niagara Falls, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Niagara Falls, New York

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients