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1h 5m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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Goshen, OH
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Beavercreek, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Traveling from Goshen to Beavercreek covers a manageable 37.9 miles, making this an ideal day trip that you can easily complete in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. You will primarily navigate via State Route 48, US 42, and Waynesville Road, keeping you firmly within the Midwest region throughout the journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $6, this is an economical trek that requires no overnight stops. Because it is a quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local traffic patterns. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is straightforward enough to fit into a single afternoon without much logistical planning.
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
18.9 miles from Goshen, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
This drive offers a mixed-profile experience, blending local roads with enough highway time to keep things moving. You will spend roughly 47% of your time on highways, providing a balanced pace rather than a monotonous interstate haul. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.3-mile segment on State Route 48, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Expect the road conditions to shift as you transition between the secondary routes and the primary highway stretches. Being behind the wheel here requires a bit of attentiveness as the road personality changes, but it remains a practical and functional route for local travel.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
953 ft
Total Descent
916 ft
Highest Point
1,032 ft
~36.3 mi in
Elevation Range
388 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in near US 42.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 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 17.2 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (Franklin Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 42
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Franklin Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Franklin Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto C-2 / South Alpha Bellbrook Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto C-80 / Swigart Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 48 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| US 42 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Waynesville Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Goshen Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Murdock–Goshen Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Bellbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Alpha Bellbrook Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bypass 48 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
Start on Mulberry Street
Turn right onto Goshen Road
Continue on Murdock–Goshen Road
Continue on SR 48
Continue on Bypass 48
Turn right onto US 42
Turn left onto Franklin Road
At end of road, turn right onto Franklin Road
Turn right onto T-50
Turn slight left onto C-29
Continue on C-90
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Upper Bellbrook Road
Continue on C-86
Turn left onto C-2
At end of road, turn left onto C-80
Turn right onto South Fairfield Road
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 5-minute trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it best suits your plans. I recommend checking local traffic conditions before you head out, as the mix of state routes and local roads can be sensitive to peak-hour volume. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops given the short duration, but having your $6 fuel budget set aside will make your departure seamless. A great way to approach this drive is to treat it as a direct point-to-point transit, as the lack of required stops gives you total control over your arrival time. Keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the transition between State Route 48 and Waynesville Road to ensure you stay on your preferred path.
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 37.9 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Goshen, 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 Goshen, OH
This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 1h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Goshen, OH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Goshen, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| premium | $4.79 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Goshen on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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