How far is El Paso, TX from Newark, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Newark, TX is about 620.1 miles (997.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 532.1 miles (856.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Newark.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
999 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 287 Business North: Saginaw, Main Street
1333 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 Business North: Saginaw, Main Street
1447 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Saginaw Boulevard
9.3 mi · 14 min · South Saginaw Boulevard
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Turn left onto Avondale Haslet Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Avondale Haslet Road
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Continue on FM 718
1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 718
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Turn slight left onto Hudson Street
93 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
95 m · 16 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Mellown Street
51 m · 7 sec · Mellown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mellown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Newark.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Newark?
The road trip is about 620.1 miles (997.9 km) and usually takes 10h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 309.7 miles from El Paso and 310.4 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 532.1 miles (856.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.68 one way or $165.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 194.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Newark, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Newark. Straight-line distance: 532.09 mi (856.32 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,251 |
| Coordinates | 33.0012400, -97.4844700 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-97.48447, 33.00124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 998 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $82.68 | $165.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.03 | $186.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.45 | $200.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.37 | $174.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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