Washington to Newark by train
Newark lies 319 km (198 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 19 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 389 km (242 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Washington | Newark | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 281,944 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Newark Penn Station, Roseville Avenue, Newark Broad Street Station |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 07101–07199 |
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Common questions
How far is Newark from Washington?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington; by road roughly 389 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Newark by train?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Newark?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.