Origin
Forest Park, OH
Evening in Forest Park on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OH to Middletown, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Park, OH
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Middletown, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Park, OH to Middletown, OH covers 18.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Middletown Road, Bypass 4, South Verity Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.3 miles from Forest Park, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 18.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Middletown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Ross Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Ross Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Ross Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ross Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road
Turn right onto SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Clark Street
Turn left onto Clark Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Bypass 4 | 6 mi | 7m |
| South Verity Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ross Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kenn Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Clinton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OH and Middletown, OH.
1
Start on Kenn Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenn Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Ross Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ross Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ross Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ross Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 4 Bypass
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 4
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on SR 4
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
7
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Verity Parkway
8
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Clinton Street
9
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto Clark Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clark Street
11
Arrive at destination
Clark Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.3 miles from Forest Park, OH, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 miles.
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 18.6 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Forest Park, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Park, OH
This is one driving day of about 18.6 miles and 28m.
At 18.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Hamilton Middletown Road for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Forest Park, OH · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Forest Park, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Middletown, 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
$2.89 one way
$5.77 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
15 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
28m 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 Forest Park, OH to Middletown, OH covers 18.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Middletown Road, Bypass 4, South Verity Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Forest Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 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 straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Ross Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Forest Park, OH to Middletown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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