How far is Defiance, OH from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Defiance, OH to Newark, NJ is about 596.1 miles (959.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 532 miles (856.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Defiance and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Defiance and Newark.
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Start on Auglaize Street
8 m · 3 sec · Auglaize Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1934 ft · 41 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Take the ramp right
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
2702 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90
2593 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
2594 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
370.2 mi · 6 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
729 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
82 m · 9 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
43 m · 12 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto Orange Street
685 ft · 17 sec · Orange Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Defiance and Newark.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Keep slight left
370 mi · 06h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Defiance and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Defiance to Newark?
The road trip is about 596.1 miles (959.4 km) and usually takes 11h 07m 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?
Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.5 miles from Defiance and 299.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 532 miles (856.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 EDT. 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 $80.58 one way or $161.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Defiance and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Corsica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corsica.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Defiance and Newark. Straight-line distance: 531.98 mi (856.14 km).
#1 Defiance
City in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.2844900, -84.3557800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 959 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $80.58 | $161.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $92.22 | $184.44 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $103.66 | $207.33 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $127.67 | $255.34 |
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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