Origin
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Northridge, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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Northridge, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.5-mile drive from Dayton to Northridge, Ohio, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 40 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed within a single day without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes major roads like SR 4 and US 68, with a significant portion on highways, making it a quick commute. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short journey. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Ohio, you'll be navigating familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout this trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| US 68 | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 334 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Derr Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Westmont Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Curtis Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Northridge, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp
141 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
8
Merge onto US 68
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 68
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 334 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 334
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 334
12
Turn left onto Derr Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Derr Road
13
Turn right onto Curtis Drive
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Curtis Drive
14
Turn right onto Westmont Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Westmont Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Westmont Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfi...
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 334 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 334 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Northridge, OH
Late night in Northridge on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
40m 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?
With 91% of this drive focused on highways, you'll experience a predominantly fast-paced journey. The road offers a consistent driving experience, characterized by its highway-focused profile. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles on SR 4, which provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the route is largely highway, it's important to note the specific main roads involved, including State Route 334, which may offer slight variations in the driving experience as you progress towards Northridge.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on SR 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and US 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dayton, OH to Northridge, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
28.5 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on SR 4. 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 Northridge, 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northridge, 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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