How far is Newcomerstown, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Newcomerstown, OH to Dayton, OH is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
162.99 mi
02h 42m
Flight
141.34 mi
227.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.34 mi
Kilometers
227.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.99 mi
Kilometers
262.3 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Newcomerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newcomerstown
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newcomerstown
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
Gahanna
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Newcomerstown
80.2 mi
01h 21m
To Dayton
82.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newcomerstown and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newcomerstown and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bridge Street

    1057 ft · 47 sec · South Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    139 m · 17 sec · East Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North College Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North College Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    816 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.6 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Johnstown Road

    2214 ft · 40 sec · Johnstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcomerstown and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
59.1 mi · 36%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 33%
Granville Street
11.8 mi · 7%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 7%
East Johnstown Road
2.82 mi · 2%
Johnstown Road
2.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right onto West Freeway

54.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gahanna
01h 21m from Newcomerstown
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newcomerstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newcomerstown to Dayton?

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Newcomerstown and 82.8 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Newcomerstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Gahanna

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newcomerstown and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 141.34 mi (227.47 km).

Newcomerstown

#1 Newcomerstown

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,727
Coordinates40.2722900, -81.6059500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bridge Street (-81.606133, 40.2723)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.77 L · about $21.30
Round trip
$42.61
11.5 gal · 43.54 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.30 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.39 $48.78
Premium $4.79 $27.54 $55.09
Diesel $4.30 $24.75 $49.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newcomerstown and Dayton. The current time is 21:16:07.

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.