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Trip from Dayton, OH to New Burlington, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

45.9 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Dayton, OH

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Downtown New Burlington, OH, OH

New Burlington, OH

Josh Sorenson

Trip Overview

Dayton, OH to New Burlington, OH is 45.9 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Midwest region, staying entirely within Ohio. Given its highway focus and brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find the drive is mostly on major highways, making it a practical option for a day trip or a segment of a longer road adventure.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 34.8 miles on I 75, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The majority of the drive will feel like a typical interstate commute, characterized by efficiency and directness. While largely on high-speed roads, brief transitions may occur as you approach your destination, but the overall personality remains that of a swift highway transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 45.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

8
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cinc...
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
36.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis
8
43.5 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 127: Mount Healthy, Hamilton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36 Toward US 127: Mount Healthy, Hamilton
6
43.9 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 127 / Hamilton Avenue

Turn left onto US 127 / Hamilton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dayton, OH to New Burlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.

Hamilton

43.5 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 34.8 mi 40m
Circle Freeway 6 mi 6m
Hamilton Avenue 2 mi 3m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
US 35 0.3 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 34.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and New Burlington, OH.

1

Start on South Main Street

303 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

512 ft · 17 sec · West 4th Street
3

Turn left onto SR 48

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Ludlow Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 35 West: Eaton
5

Merge onto US 35

0.3 mi · 16 sec · US 35
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

35 mi · 40 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 275

6.0 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 36 Toward US 127: Mount Healthy, Hamilton Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto US 127

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

US 127

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Dayton, OH · 27m into the drive

city in Warren County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mason, OH

23 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

West Carrollton City, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Burlington, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Burlington, 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

$7.12 one way

$14.25 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.91 $15.81
premium $4.91 $8.87 $17.74
diesel $5.61 $10.13 $20.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Late night in Dayton on Saturday

Local time

2:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Burlington, OH

Late night in New Burlington on Saturday

Local time

2:50 AM

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

8 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

56m 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 Dayton, OH to New Burlington, OH covers 45.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Circle Freeway, Hamilton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Dayton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.12 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 45.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Dayton, OH to New Burlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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