Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Northridge, OH
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This 82.4-mile drive from Cincinnati to Northridge, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused route, it's well-suited for a single day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this journey through the Midwest region of Ohio is budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 35.9 mi | 43m |
| I 675 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| SR 4 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| US 68 | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| Vine Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| I 70 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| State Route 334 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Derr Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Northridge, OH.
Start on Ohio Avenue
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
Turn left onto Vine Street
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
Continue on Vine Street
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Continue on I 675
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
Take the exit
Merge onto US 68
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SR 334
Turn left onto Derr Road
Turn right onto Curtis Drive
Turn right onto Westmont Drive
Arrive at destination
Given its relatively short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this 82.4-mile drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can leave Cincinnati at your convenience, perhaps avoiding peak morning or evening traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider making a brief pause for fuel or a stretch break around the halfway point, especially since the longest continuous driving segment is 35.9 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13 for this 82.4-mile trip across Ohio.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northridge, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cincinnati, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cincinnati, OH
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 79.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 334 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.79 one way
$25.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $15.93 | $31.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Northridge on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
52°F
Franklin, OH
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused experience for 91% of this 82.4-mile route. The majority of your driving will be on the Mill Creek Expressway, I-675, and SR 4. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.9 miles on the Mill Creek Expressway. While this route prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours, its consistent highway nature means you can maintain a steady pace for most of the journey. The road character remains largely consistent, making it predictable and easy to navigate.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near West Mitchell Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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