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

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Tuscaloosa is 902.4 miles (1452.2 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.8 miles, taking about 21h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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.