Distance from Los Angeles to Newark by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Newark (NJ) is 2437 miles or 3922 kilometers or 2116 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Newark is 2783 miles (4480 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 346 miles or 558 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Newark is 2437 miles or 3922 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Newark, is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Newark?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ is 5 hours 36 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Newark Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Newark, NJ
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Newark, NJ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Newark, New Jersey is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Newark, New Jersey is 2783 miles or 4480 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ is 2783 miles or 4480 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Newark, New Jersey.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Newark, New Jersey is approximately 2783 miles (4480 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Newark take?
Los Angeles and Newark are 49 hours 25 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Newark

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Newark (NJ) is 3 Hours.
Newark time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Newark
2025-12-19, 19:14:02 PST2025-12-19, 22:14:02 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Newark New Jersey, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Newark, NJ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2783 mi 4480 km 2416.76 nmi
Straight line distance 2437 mi 3922 km 2116 nmi
Difference 346 mi 558 km 300 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Newark Details

Newark is located in New Jersey, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 44' 8.4'' Longitude: W 74° 10' 20.5''
Latitude40.73566
Longitude-74.17237
StateNew Jersey
Nearest airports to Newark

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Newark, NJ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 93 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 62 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 50 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 46 hours 40 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 4 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 0 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 32 hours 56 minutes