How far is Dayton, OH from Notre Dame, ME?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Notre Dame, ME is about 1266 miles (2037.4 km), with a travel time of about 24h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 957 miles (1540.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 48h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1265.96 mi
24h 22m
Flight
956.97 mi
1540.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
956.97 mi
Kilometers
1540.1 km
Flight Time
01h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
1265.96 mi
Kilometers
2037.36 km
Drive Time
24h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 24h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Notre Dame
Sun, Nov 8, 5:51 AM EST
Return by in Dayton
Mon, Nov 9, 6:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-11-07T05:29
Arrive Notre Dame
Sun, Nov 8, 5:51 AM EST
Route Timing
24h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:22 AM to 7:52 AM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Orange Lake
NY

City in New York, United States of America

From Dayton
626.5 mi
12h 11m
To Notre Dame
639.5 mi
12h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Notre Dame.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Notre Dame.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury

    42.7 mi · 51 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    39.7 mi · 46 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1444 ft · 43 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street

  43. 43

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  44. 44

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  45. 45

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  46. 46

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  48. 48

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  50. 50

    Turn straight onto Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Fort Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Houlton Road

    12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road

  53. 53

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  54. 54

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1072 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Limestone Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road

  57. 57

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  58. 58

    Continue on Van Buren Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Van Buren Road

  59. 59

    Continue on Hamlin Road

    18.8 mi · 32 min · Hamlin Road

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Notre Dame.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
60 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
9 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
317 mi · 25%
Maine Turnpike
198 mi · 16%
I 84 East
173 mi · 14%
I 71 North
100 mi · 8%
I 495 North
70.3 mi · 6%
Waterbury
59.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Keep slight left

273 mi · 04h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
24h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
48h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+309 mi
957 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange Lake
12h 11m from Dayton
Leave By
11:16 AM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Light Rain near Notre Dame.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Notre Dame?

The road trip is about 1266 miles (2037.4 km) and usually takes 24h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orange Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 626.5 miles from Dayton and 639.5 miles from Notre Dame.

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

The direct path is about 957 miles (1540.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 309 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $177.74 one way or $355.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 397 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Light Rain near Notre Dame.

Stop Ideas Near Orange Lake

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

23 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

43 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

69 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Notre Dame. Straight-line distance: 956.97 mi (1540.1 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Notre Dame

Notre Dame is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2544900, -68.0653100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Notre Dame (-68.06531, 47.25449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2037 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)42h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)31h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)25h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)21h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)18h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)15h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
44.67 gal
169.1 L · about $177.74
Round trip
$355.48
89.34 gal · 338.2 L
Estimated CO2
397 kg one way
Round trip: 794 kg / 1750 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $177.74 $355.48
Mid-grade $4.56 $203.78 $407.57
Premium $5.10 $227.91 $455.81
Diesel $6.39 $285.49 $570.97

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Notre Dame. The current time is 05:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.