How far is Pontiac, MI from Newark, MI?
The driving distance from Pontiac, MI to Newark, MI is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pontiac and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontiac and Newark.
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Start on North Perry Street
23 m · 10 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
115 m · 13 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
697 ft · 17 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn slight left onto Oakland Avenue
998 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
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Continue on Dixie Highway
8.5 mi · 15 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grange Hall Road
1705 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Grange Hall Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road
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Turn right onto North Holly Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road
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Turn right onto Belford Road
1314 ft · 58 sec · Belford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pontiac and Newark.
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.
Dixie Highway
Continue on Dixie Highway
8.49 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pontiac and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pontiac to Newark?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Pontiac and 13.4 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pontiac and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pontiac and Newark. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.73 km).
#1 Pontiac
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,911 |
| Coordinates | 42.6389200, -83.2910500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
| Population | 1,040 |
| Coordinates | 42.8600300, -83.6252300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-83.62523, 42.86003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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