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Trip from New Madison, OH to New Harrison, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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

Save up to 6 min
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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Downtown New Madison, OH, OH

New Madison, OH

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Downtown New Harrison, OH, OH

New Harrison, OH

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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 4

4 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

$2.71 one way

$5.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $3.05 $6.09
premium $5.06 $3.44 $6.89
diesel $6.18 $4.21 $8.42

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, 2026-10-12.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 14, 2026

Origin

New Madison, OH

Afternoon in New Madison on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 7 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 11:59AM EDT until October 14 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

New Harrison, OH

Afternoon in New Harrison on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

N 8 mph 73% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 11:59AM EDT until October 14 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

25m 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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,109 ft 1,018 ft

Total Climb

28 ft

Total Descent

117 ft

Highest Point

1,109 ft

~1.2 mi in

Elevation Range

91 ft

About the Cities

Starting in New Madison, OH

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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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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