Origin
Bridgetown, OH
Morning in Bridgetown on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgetown, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgetown, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
Bridgetown, OH to Cincinnati, OH is 7.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Queen City Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio, and is a quick hop that's easy to plan. Given its brief duration and lack of highway driving, it's perfect for a spontaneous trip or as a connection to a larger journey. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 7.8 miles, so expect a more urban driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queen City Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Westwood Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Glenway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Western Hills Viaduct (Upper Deck) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Queen City Bypass | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Werk Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Queen City Avenue
— 2.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgetown, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on North Glen Road
61 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Glen Road
2
Turn right onto Moonridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Moonridge Drive
3
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 264
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenway Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Werk Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Werk Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Queen City Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Queen City Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Queen City Bypass
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Queen City Bypass
8
Continue on Westwood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Westwood Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Westwood Avenue
250 ft
·
9 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Harrison Avenue
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Western Hills Viaduct
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Hills Viaduct
12
Continue on Western Hills Viaduct (Upper Deck)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Hills Viaduct (Upper Deck)
Toward Central Parkway
13
Turn slight left onto West McMillan Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West McMillan Avenue
Use the left / slight left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Moonridge Drive
Turn right onto Moonridge Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 264 / Glenway Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto SR 264 / Glenway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Queen City Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Queen City Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Westwood Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Westwood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Western Hills Viaduct
Keep slight left at fork onto Western Hills Viaduct
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on city streets the entire time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles on Queen City Avenue. As you progress, expect frequent intersections and traffic lights, characteristic of navigating through established neighborhoods and commercial areas. The drive is not designed for high speeds; rather, it's about making your way through the local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Queen City Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Moonridge Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Moonridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 264 / Glenway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Queen City Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Founded 1788
Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Top landmarks
- • Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- • Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
- • Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Queen City Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cincinnati, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Moonridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 264 / Glenway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Queen City Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cincinnati, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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