Northwood, OH Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Northwood, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 144 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Northwood, OH head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
206.2 mi
Youngstown, OH
Quickest Drive
1h 28m
Beavercreek, OH
Plan Around Northwood, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Northwood, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Northwood, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Northwood, OH
Driving from Northwood, OH
On average, trips departing from Northwood, OH run 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 188 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 114 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Northwood, OH most often head toward Hamilton, OH (187.7 mi, 3h 38m), Akron, OH (130.4 mi, 2h 29m), and Cincinnati, OH (114.3 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 144-mile trip from Northwood, OH, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Northwood, OH and 5 routes heading into Northwood, OH, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 114 to 188 miles.
The longest mapped route from Northwood, OH covers 188 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 114 miles.
The average route from Northwood, OH runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Northwood, OH costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Northwood, OH include Hamilton, OH, Akron, OH and Cincinnati, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Northwood, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,195
Median Income
$76,332
Median Home Value
$168,400
Median Age
43.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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