Albany to Newark by train
Newark lies 216 km (134 mi) south of Albany, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 263 km (164 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Albany | Newark | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 101,228 | 281,944 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Union Station | Newark Penn Station, Roseville Avenue, Newark Broad Street Station |
| Postal codes | 12201–12288 | 07101–07199 |
Where to book trains from Albany to Newark
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Staying in Newark
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Common questions
How far is Newark from Albany?
216 km (134 mi) in a straight line, south of Albany; by road roughly 263 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Albany to Newark by train?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albany and Newark?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.