How far is Newark, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Newark, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.04 mi
02h 17m
Flight
106.65 mi
171.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.65 mi
Kilometers
171.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.04 mi
Kilometers
226.98 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Newark
72.9 mi
01h 08m
To Pine Bluff
68.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on North Locust Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Point Ferry Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Point Ferry Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Malcolm Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3042 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1166 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
84.1 mi · 60%
I 30 West
45.4 mi · 32%
Point Ferry Road
12.9 mi · 9%
North Locust Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Malcolm Avenue
1 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 08m from Newark
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Newark and 68.2 miles from Pine Bluff.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ward, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.63 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in Independece County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,193
Coordinates35.7017400, -91.4415200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: North Locust Street (-91.441171, 35.701646)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Pine Bluff. The current time is 01:25:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.