Origin
New Madison, OH
Morning in New Madison on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Madison, OH to New Harrison, 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
25m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This quick 17.3-mile drive from New Madison to New Harrison, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking about 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on US 127 and US 36, with about 69% of the journey on highway-style roads. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is a straightforward trip through the Midwest. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's perfect for a quick excursion or as a connecting leg to a larger journey within Ohio. The focus here is on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 7 mi | 7m |
| US 36 | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Hollansburg-Sampson Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Madison, OH and New Harrison, OH.
1
Start on SR 726
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto SR 121
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto C-23
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hollansburg-Sampson Road
4
Turn left onto US 127
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 127
5
Take the exit onto US 36
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 36
6
Turn left onto US 36
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 36
7
Arrive at destination
US 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 121 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 121 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road
Turn right onto C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 127
Turn left onto US 127
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 36
Take the exit onto US 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Harrison, OH
Morning in New Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
25m 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 25-minute drive. With 69% of the route on highway-style roads, you'll encounter relatively smooth, direct travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 7 miles on US 127, offering a good period of consistent driving. While the route is predominantly highway, the transition onto and off of US 36 and North Main Street will introduce you to more local road characteristics. This blend means you get efficiency with a touch of local flavor as you approach your destination.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 127 and US 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 121 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 121 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 127): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on US 127. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (SR 121 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 127): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Harrison, 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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