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Trip from Arcanum, OH to New Harrison, OH

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

20m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Arcanum, OH, OH

Arcanum, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown New Harrison, OH, OH

New Harrison, OH

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

The drive from Arcanum, OH to New Harrison, OH covers 14.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 36, SR 49, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on US 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

7.2 miles from Arcanum, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 36 and SR 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.2 miles on US 36.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and SR 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near SR 49.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 20m 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: at 1.9 miles (SR 49): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.3 miles (US 36; US 127): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 49

Turn left onto SR 49

Navigation decision point

4
7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 36; US 127

Merge onto US 36; US 127

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
9.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 36

Take the exit onto US 36

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 36 7.2 mi 9m
SR 49 5.1 mi 5m
South Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
49A 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 36 — 7.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arcanum, OH and New Harrison, OH.

1

Start on South Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on 49A

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 49A
3

Turn left onto SR 49

5.1 mi · 5 min · SR 49
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
5

Merge onto US 36; US 127

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 36; US 127
6

Take the exit onto US 36

0.2 mi · 34 sec · US 36
7

Turn left onto US 36

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 36
8

Arrive at destination

US 36

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.2 miles from Arcanum, OH, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 miles.

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 14.5 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.2 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Harrison, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Arcanum, OH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arcanum, OH

This is one driving day of about 14.5 miles and 20m.

At 14.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 36 for about 7.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.2 mi from Arcanum, OH · 10m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Bradford, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Arcanum, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Harrison, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Harrison, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.50 $5.00
premium $4.91 $2.80 $5.60
diesel $5.61 $3.20 $6.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Arcanum, OH

Evening in Arcanum on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Harrison, OH

Evening in New Harrison on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arcanum, OH to New Harrison, OH covers 14.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, SR 49, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Arcanum, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 49): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.3 miles (US 36; US 127): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Arcanum, OH to New Harrison, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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