Cleveland, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.9 miles 635.6 km · straight line
473.9 miles estimated 762.7 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey is 394.9 miles (635.6 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located E of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.9 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio and Newark, New Jersey. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cleveland, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients