Mayfield, OH to Newkirk, OH is 28.9 miles and takes about 50m via Hamilton Middletown Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience than a typical highway cruise. It's a perfect option for a quick excursion or an easy leg of a larger trip, offering a simple transition between two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.5 mi
12m
Hamilton Scipio Road
6.7 mi
11m
Millville Avenue
4.7 mi
8m
High Street
1.1 mi
2m
Weaver Road
1 mi
3m
Roosevelt Boulevard
1 mi
1m
South Verity Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
14th Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, OH and Newkirk, OH.
1
Start on Sheffield Street
0.2 mi·57 sec·Sheffield Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Beatrice Drive
0.1 mi·34 sec·Beatrice Drive
3
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Orchard Street
4
Turn left onto SR 122
1.0 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left
177 ft·9 sec
Toward University Boulevard South
6
Turn left onto South University Boulevard
0.2 mi·26 sec·South University Boulevard
7
Turn right onto 14th Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·14th Avenue
8
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73
0.9 mi·1 min·South Verity Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
9.5 mi·12 min·Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi·43 sec·Fairgrove Avenue
11
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi·51 sec·North Erie Boulevard
12
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177
1.0 mi·2 min·High Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 129
4.7 mi·8 min·Millville Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 27; SR 129
0.3 mi·34 sec·Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto SR 129
0.1 mi·15 sec·High Street
17
Continue on SR 129
6.7 mi·11 min·Hamilton Scipio Road
18
Turn right onto Weaver Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Weaver Road
19
Turn left onto Dunwoody Road
0.2 mi·47 sec·Dunwoody Road
20
Arrive at destination
Dunwoody Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Beatrice Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Beatrice Drive
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip|~6m in|SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.3 mi into trip|~21m in|SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.9 mi into trip|~25m in|SR 129 / Millville Avenue
Turn left onto SR 129 / Millville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.8 mi into trip|~34m in|SR 129 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 129 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$5.01
$10.02
premium
$4.99
$5.67
$11.35
diesel
$4.80
$5.46
$10.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.7
0
$3.03
$1.39
Efficient EV
7.2
0
$2.53
$1.16
EV Truck/SUV
11.6
0
$4.05
$1.85
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Mayfield, OH
Late night
in Mayfield on Monday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
E 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Newkirk, OH
Late night
in Newkirk on Monday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
E 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
4 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
50m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll be spending most of your time on roads like Hamilton Middletown Road and Hamilton Scipio Road, which are likely to involve frequent turns and varied speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road. This means you'll need to stay alert and engaged, as the scenery and road conditions can change relatively quickly with each turn.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Hamilton Middletown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Beatrice Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Beatrice Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
923 ft594 ft
Total Climb
686 ft
Total Descent
442 ft
Highest Point
923 ft
~28.9 mi in
Elevation Range
328 ft
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 Mayfield, OH to Newkirk, OH, road signs begin pointing toward University Boulevard South along the way.
University Boulevard South
1.5 mi in|~3m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road. 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 Newkirk, 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 0.2 miles (Beatrice Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newkirk, OH before heading back.
