How far is Newark, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Newark, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.45 mi
00h 58m
Flight
40.47 mi
65.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.45 mi
Kilometers
86.02 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Newark
25.7 mi
00h 29m
To Clinton Township
27.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Belford Road

    1314 ft · 1 min · Belford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Holly Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    23.7 mi · 25 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
23.7 mi · 44%
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 30%
North Holly Road
3.75 mi · 7%
Grange Hall Road
3.06 mi · 6%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 29m from Newark
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Newark and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Newark and 27.7 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Newark and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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 Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 40.47 mi (65.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Newark

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,040
Coordinates42.8600300, -83.6252300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Belford Road (-83.625225, 42.86012)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Clinton Township. The current time is 00:36:35.

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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.