Origin
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Friday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Northridge, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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Northridge, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.5-mile drive from Dayton to Northridge, Ohio, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 40 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed within a single day without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes major roads like SR 4 and US 68, with a significant portion on highways, making it a quick commute. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short journey. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Ohio, you'll be navigating familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout this trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.5 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
With 91% of this drive focused on highways, you'll experience a predominantly fast-paced journey. The road offers a consistent driving experience, characterized by its highway-focused profile. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles on SR 4, which provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the route is largely highway, it's important to note the specific main roads involved, including State Route 334, which may offer slight variations in the driving experience as you progress towards Northridge.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and US 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 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 13 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfi...
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
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 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 334 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 334 East
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 Northridge, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
28.5 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| US 68 | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 334 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Derr Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Westmont Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Curtis Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Northridge, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp
141 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
8
Merge onto US 68
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 68
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 334 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 334
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 334
12
Turn left onto Derr Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Derr Road
13
Turn right onto Curtis Drive
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Curtis Drive
14
Turn right onto Westmont Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Westmont Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Westmont Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Northridge, OH
Late night in Northridge on Friday
Local time
3:57 AM
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
19 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dayton, OH to Northridge, OH covers 31.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, US 68, State Route 334. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $4.89 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 13 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dayton, OH to Northridge, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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