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

1132.4 miles 1822.5 km · straight line
1233.5 miles actual route 1985.2 km · driving distance
22h 46min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Omaha?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Omaha is 1132.4 miles (1822.5 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1233.5 miles, taking about 22h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Omaha in Nebraska.

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. 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. 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 Newark, New Jersey and Omaha. 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 Newark, New Jersey to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 46min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 19min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~29h 36min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Omaha

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM