How far is Newark, IN from Worthington, IN?

The driving distance from Newark, IN to Worthington, IN is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.17 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.23 mi
14.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.23 mi
Kilometers
14.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.58 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive Worthington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bloomfield
IN

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

From Newark
6.1 mi
00h 10m
To Worthington
6.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Worthington.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    11 m · 6 sec · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calvertville Road

    7.9 mi · 19 min · Calvertville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Smith Ferry Road

    1251 ft · 36 sec · Smith Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Christian Street

    1053 ft · 39 sec · Christian Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    621 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

    57 m · 6 sec · South Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto North Washington Street

    31 m · 7 sec · North Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    798 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2275 ft · 45 sec · North Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calvertville Road
7.87 mi · 65%
North Jefferson Street
0.43 mi · 4%
Smith Ferry Road
0.24 mi · 2%
Christian Street
0.2 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calvertville Road

Turn left onto Calvertville Road

7.87 mi · 00h 19m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 10m from Newark
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Newark and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Worthington?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Newark and 6.1 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Newark and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthington.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

106 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

113 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 9.23 mi (14.86 km).

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#1 Newark

Newark is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1289300, -86.8072300
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Worthington

#2 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-86.807102, 39.128922)
End: North Jefferson Street (-86.979231, 39.125041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Worthington. The current time is 06:34:23.

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.