Origin
City of Springdale, OH
Afternoon in City of Springdale on Wednesday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
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Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Springdale, OH
Ira Bowman
North College Hill, OH
Jay Brand
The drive from City of Springdale, OH to North College Hill, OH covers 8.2 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Avenue, Northland Boulevard, Springdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Hamilton Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.1 miles from City of Springdale, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 8.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West Kemper Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Kemper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northland Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Northland Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Damon Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto US 127 / Hamilton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Northland Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Springdale Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Sharon Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Kemper Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Damon Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Springdale, OH and North College Hill, OH.
Start on Balsam Court
Turn left onto Lawnview Avenue
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
Turn left onto SR 4
Turn right onto Northland Boulevard
Turn slight right onto West Sharon Road
Turn left onto Winton Road
Turn right onto Damon Road
Turn right onto Springdale Road
Turn left onto Mill Road
Continue on Miles Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 127
Turn right onto West Galbraith Road
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 8.2 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North College Hill, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Springdale, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 City of Springdale, OH
This is one driving day of about 8.2 miles and 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from City of Springdale, OH · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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.
A short stop after about 8.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from City of Springdale, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North College Hill, 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 North College Hill, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in City of Springdale on Wednesday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in North College Hill on Wednesday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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