Origin
Cambridge, OH
Night in Cambridge on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
167.4 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, OH
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Middletown, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH covers 167.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 9th Street, Wheeling Avenue, Dewey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.98 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.7 miles from Cambridge, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 167.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 9th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 9th Street | — | — |
| Wheeling Avenue | — | — |
| Dewey Avenue | — | — |
| John Glenn Highway | — | — |
| I 270 South | — | — |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | — | — |
| I 71 | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, OH and Middletown, OH.
1
Start on Foster Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Foster Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 9th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
3
Turn right onto Wheeling Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wheeling Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
5
Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge slight left
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 270 South, I 270 North
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 270 South
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 South
12
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 71 South: Cincinnati
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 South: Cincinnati
16
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
South Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 73: Waynesville
18
Turn right
21 mi
·
31 min
19
Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riley Boulevard
20
Continue on Middletown Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Pike
21
Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Verity Parkway
22
Continue on North Canal Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Canal Street
23
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn left onto Clark Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clark Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.7 miles from Cambridge, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 37 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cambridge, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cambridge, OH
This is one driving day of about 167.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Cambridge, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Cambridge, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Cambridge, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, OH
The final approach into Middletown, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Middletown, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.98 one way
$51.96 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| premium | $4.91 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67 | 0 | $23.44 | $10.71 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Middletown, OH
Night in Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Jeffersonville, OH
84 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
2h 54m 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 Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH covers 167.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 9th Street, Wheeling Avenue, Dewey Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Cambridge, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.98 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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