Origin
Crystal Springs, OH
Afternoon in Crystal Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Springs, OH to Marlboro, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Springs, OH
Francesco Ungaro
Marlboro, OH
Pablo López
Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Springs, OH to Marlboro, OH covers 23.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edison Street Northeast, Kent Avenue Northeast, Applegrove Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Edison Street Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edison Street Northeast | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Kent Avenue Northeast | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Applegrove Street Northwest | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Portage Street Northwest | 3 mi | 5m |
| Fulton Road Northwest | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Wales Avenue Northwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Prospect Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Mill Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Edison Street Northeast
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs, OH and Marlboro, OH.
1
Start on TR 354
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Crystal Lake Avenue Northwest
2
Turn sharp left onto TR 352
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Mill Avenue Northwest
3
Turn slight right onto TR 211
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Road Northwest
4
Turn left onto SR 241
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wales Avenue Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 228
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Portage Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 214
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Whipple Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right onto CR 190
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Applegrove Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 43
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Avenue North
9
Continue on SR 43
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Kent Avenue Northeast
10
Continue on SR 43
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Prospect Avenue
11
Turn right onto SR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Maple Street
12
Continue on SR 619
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Edison Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto CR 30
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marlboro Avenue Northeast
14
Arrive at destination
CR 30
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest
Turn sharp left onto TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 241 / Wales Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto SR 241 / Wales Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 228 / Portage Street Northwest
Turn right onto CR 228 / Portage Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 190 / Applegrove Street Northwest
Turn right onto CR 190 / Applegrove Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Marlboro, OH
Afternoon in Marlboro on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
23.2 mi in 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Edison Street Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (SR 241 / Wales Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (CR 228 / Portage Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,183 ft
951 ft
Total Climb
313 ft
Total Descent
105 ft
Highest Point
1,183 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
232 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Edison Street Northeast. 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: at 0.2 miles (TR 352 / High Mill Avenue Northwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (SR 241 / Wales Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (CR 228 / Portage Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marlboro, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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