Distance from San Jose to Newark by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Newark (NJ) is 2541 miles or 4089 kilometers or 2206 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Newark is 2931 miles (4717 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 390 miles or 628 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and Newark is 2541 miles or 4089 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Newark, is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

What is the average flight time from San Jose to Newark?

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ is 5 hours 50 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to Newark Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Newark, New Jersey is 2931 miles or 4717 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ is 2931 miles or 4717 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Newark, New Jersey.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Newark, New Jersey is approximately 2931 miles (4717 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 51 to 52 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Newark take?
San Jose and Newark are 51 hours 29 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 San Jose and Newark

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

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Newark
2025-12-18, 08:47:35 PST2025-12-18, 11:47:35 EST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Newark New Jersey, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2931 mi 4717 km 2545.28 nmi
Straight line distance 2541 mi 4089 km 2206 nmi
Difference 390 mi 628 km 339 nmi

San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
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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
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Newark, NJ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 98 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 73 hours 42 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 65 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 58 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 53 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 49 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 45 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 42 hours 6 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 39 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 36 hours 51 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 34 hours 41 minutes