How far is Dayton, OH from Newark, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Newark.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road
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Take the exit right
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street
1185 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road
142 m · 10 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Church Street Roundabout
51 m · 3 sec · West Church Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Church Street
150 m · 21 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
89 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Place
32 m · 2 sec · North Park Place
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Place
139 m · 9 sec · North Park Place
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 2nd Street
1 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Street
38 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70 East
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Newark?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Dayton and 54.4 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Old Hilliard
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Newark. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.28 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 40.0581200, -82.4012600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-82.40126, 40.05812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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