Newark, New Jersey to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1573.9 miles 2533 km · straight line
1810.6 miles actual route 2913.8 km · driving distance
32h 49min estimated drive time
$174 - $214 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from San Antonio?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to San Antonio is 1573.9 miles (2533 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1810.6 miles, taking about 32h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 49min $174 - $214 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 23min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~42h 40min $217–$634* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM