How far is Cleveland, OH from Newark, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Newark, OH is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.9 mi
02h 38m
Flight
106.22 mi
170.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.22 mi
Kilometers
170.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.45 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sat, May 30, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T06:16
Arrive Newark
Sat, May 30, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Cleveland
64.4 mi
01h 19m
To Newark
64.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North 4th Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    51 m · 3 sec · West Church Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto West Church Street

    150 m · 21 sec · West Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    89 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Place

    32 m · 2 sec · North Park Place

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Park Place

    139 m · 9 sec · North Park Place

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 2nd Street

    1 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Street

    38 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
78.4 mi · 61%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 10%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.63 mi
Innerbelt
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

69.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 19m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Newark?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Cleveland and 64.4 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Newark. Straight-line distance: 106.22 mi (170.94 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

City in Ohio, USA

Population2,152
Coordinates40.0581200, -82.4012600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Newark (-82.40126, 40.05812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.72
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.86 $33.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.30 $38.60
Premium $4.79 $21.79 $43.59
Diesel $4.30 $19.58 $39.17

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 Ohio · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Newark. The current time is 06:16:44.

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.