Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Night in Beavercreek on Thursday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Riverside, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beavercreek, OH
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Riverside, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Riverside, OH covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, Woodman Drive, North Fairfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Riverside, OH covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 35 West: Dayton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 35
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward SR 835: Woodman Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 835: Woodman Drive
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Springfield Pike
Turn left onto Springfield Pike
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Woodman Drive | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Fairfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Wright Brothers Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Harshman Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northcliff Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broughton Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Riverside, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fairfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
3
Merge onto US 35
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 835: Woodman Drive
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto Woodman Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodman Drive
6
Continue on Wright Brothers Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wright Brothers Parkway
7
Continue on Woodman Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodman Drive
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
9
Turn left onto Springfield Pike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Springfield Pike
10
Turn slight left onto Old Harshman Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Harshman Road
11
Turn right onto Northcliff Drive
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northcliff Drive
12
Turn right onto Broughton Place
156 ft
·
17 sec
·
Broughton Place
13
Turn left
185 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.45 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Riverside, OH
Night in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
21 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
14m 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 Beavercreek, OH to Riverside, OH covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, Woodman Drive, North Fairfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.23 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 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beavercreek, OH to Riverside, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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