How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Newark, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Newark, MI is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.67 mi
65.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EDT
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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
23.7 mi
00h 30m
To Newark
23.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    34.7 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden

    1768 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Silver Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grange Hall Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Holly Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Belford Road

    1314 ft · 58 sec · Belford Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
34.7 mi · 73%
North Holly Road
3.75 mi · 8%
Grange Hall Road
3.1 mi · 7%
West Silver Lake Road
1.31 mi · 3%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 30m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Newark?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 23.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hartland, 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 Hartland.

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Newark. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.46 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newark

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,040
Coordinates42.8600300, -83.6252300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Newark (-83.62523, 42.86003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Newark. The current time is 03:46:29.

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.