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

67.9 miles 109.3 km · straight line
84.9 miles estimated 136.6 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
11° N bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Poughkeepsie is 67.9 miles (109.3 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located N of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.9 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Poughkeepsie in New York.

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. 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 Newark, New Jersey and Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Poughkeepsie

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Poughkeepsie
41.70°N, 73.92°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 366.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients