How far is Fort Worth, TX from Newark, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Newark, TX is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.42 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.29 mi
34.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.29 mi
Kilometers
34.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.42 mi
Kilometers
39.3 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Mon, May 4, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-04T13:53
Arrive Newark
Mon, May 4, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blue Mound
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Newark
12.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 718: Newark

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest US Highway 287

    1833 ft · 39 sec · Northwest US Highway 287

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Avondale Haslet Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Avondale Haslet Road

  17. 17

    Continue on FM 718

    1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 718

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hudson Street

    93 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Chambers Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mellown Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Mellown Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mellown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
7.9 mi · 32%
I 35W TEXpress
4.44 mi · 18%
I 35W Express North
4.44 mi · 18%
Avondale Haslet Road
3.47 mi · 14%
South Freeway
1.78 mi · 7%
FM 718
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35W TEXpress

Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

8.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Mound
00h 16m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Newark?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Fort Worth and 12.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 5 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Southlake
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

57 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Newark. Straight-line distance: 21.29 mi (34.27 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

City in Texas, United States

Population1,251
Coordinates33.0012400, -97.4844700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Newark (-97.48447, 33.00124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.31
Premium $4.59 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $3.99 $3.43 $6.87

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 Texas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Newark. The current time is 13:53:46.

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.