How far is Malta, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Malta, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.44 mi
02h 50m
Flight
128.14 mi
206.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.14 mi
Kilometers
206.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.44 mi
Kilometers
266.25 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, Nov 6, 6:11 PM EST
Return by in Malta
Fri, Nov 6, 9:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malta
2026-11-06T15:21
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, Nov 6, 6:11 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malta
9:30 PM EST
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
New Philadelphia
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Malta
79.1 mi
01h 25m
To Cleveland
86.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    104 m · 17 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

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

    931 ft · 31 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    643 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1124 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    1726 ft · 34 sec · North 7th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 8th Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North 8th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malta and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 41%
I 77 North
62.4 mi · 38%
North 8th Street
11.5 mi · 7%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi
North 7th Street
0.33 mi
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

65.2 mi · 01h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
01h 25m from Malta
Leave By
12:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Malta and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Malta and 86.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.24 one way or $46.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Malta and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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 New Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.

RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

112 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

115 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 128.14 mi (206.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Malta

Village in Ohio, US

Population631
Coordinates39.6492400, -81.8620800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 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
Start: 5th Street (-81.862052, 39.649212)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $23.24
Round trip
$46.47
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $23.24 $46.47
Mid-grade $4.56 $26.64 $53.28
Premium $5.10 $29.80 $59.59
Diesel $6.39 $37.32 $74.65

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 Malta and Cleveland. The current time is 15:21:00.

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.