How far is Newark, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Newark, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
129.72 mi
02h 25m
Flight
106.22 mi
170.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.22 mi
Kilometers
170.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.72 mi
Kilometers
208.76 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-05-30T05:09
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Newark
64.8 mi
01h 12m
To Cleveland
64.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Second Street

    80 m · 5 sec · North Second Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Park Place

    2 m · 1 sec · South Park Place

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Park Place

    139 m · 9 sec · South Park Place

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 3rd Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South 3rd Street

    117 m · 8 sec · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 3rd Street

    49 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North 3rd Street

    48 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    147 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 4th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  30. 30

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  32. 32

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
79.5 mi · 61%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 12%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 10%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 8%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 4%
North Sandusky Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 12m from Newark
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Newark and 64.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 106.22 mi (170.94 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in Ohio, USA

Population2,152
Coordinates40.0581200, -82.4012600
Altitude254
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: (-82.401303, 40.058269)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.43 $38.86
Premium $4.79 $21.94 $43.88
Diesel $4.30 $19.71 $39.42

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Cleveland. The current time is 05:09:27.

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.