Newark, New Jersey to Wheeling, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Wheeling, West Virginia is 347.6 miles (559.4 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located W of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.1 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Wheeling, West Virginia in West Virginia.

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 Wheeling, West Virginia. 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.