Newark, New Jersey to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.6 miles 586.7 km · straight line
437.4 miles estimated 704 km · driving distance
8h 48min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Outer Banks?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Outer Banks is 364.6 miles (586.7 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located SSW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.4 miles, taking about 8h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 48min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 34min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 22min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients