Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to New Richmond, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, OH
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New Richmond, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 22.2-mile journey from Cincinnati to New Richmond, Ohio, can be completed in about 33 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 79% of the drive utilizing major roadways like US 52 and I-471. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this quick excursion. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as an addition to a longer Midwest adventure, with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| I 471 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Circle Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kinsey Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 10.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and New Richmond, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Continue on East McMillan Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East McMillan Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kinsey Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 42
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 471 South: Newport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 471
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on I 275
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Circle Freeway
12
Take the exit onto US 52
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 52
Exit 71
Toward US 52 East: New Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Walnut Street
325 ft
·
19 sec
·
Walnut Street
14
Turn left onto Center Street
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Center Street
15
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hamilton Street
16
Turn right onto Plenty Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Plenty Street
17
Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Western Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kinsey Avenue
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 42 / Reading Road
Turn right onto US 42 / Reading Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 471 South: Newport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 471 South: Newport
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 East: New Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71
Toward US 52 East: New Richmond
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
New Richmond, OH
Late night in New Richmond on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
33m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this drive, with 79% of the route on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along US 52. You'll navigate through sections of I-471 and the Circle Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The road profile suggests a drive where you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed thoroughfares, with minimal deviation into slower, local roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 471. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Kinsey Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Kinsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 42 / Reading Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to New Richmond, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ohio along the way.
Ohio
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting 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 33m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on US 52. 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 New Richmond, 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: at 0.7 miles (Kinsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 42 / Reading Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Richmond, 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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