Origin
Goshen, OH
Afternoon in Goshen on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within Ohio, the 22.8-mile journey from Goshen to Cincinnati is a highly manageable option. You can expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical commute between the two locations. The route transitions you through the heart of the Midwest, moving from the smaller community of Goshen into the urban center of Cincinnati. Because the entire trip is less than an hour, you have maximum flexibility to plan your arrival and departure times to suit your schedule. It is a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination efficiently without the need for extensive travel logistics.
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
11.4 miles from Goshen, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 22.8-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with faster transit. You will spend about 55% of your time on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and slower, more technical sections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on SR 28, covering 8.7 miles where you can settle into a consistent pace. As you navigate using SR 28, Indian Hill Road, and the Northeast Expressway, you will notice the environment shift from suburban stretches to the more dense traffic patterns typical of approaching a major city. The road personality is functional and varied, ensuring you aren't stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the duration of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Goshen Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wooster Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plainville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kennedy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Goshen Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
112 ft
·
11 sec
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Mulberry Street
2
Turn left onto Goshen Road
515 ft
·
19 sec
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Goshen Road
3
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
4
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
11 min
5
Turn right onto Mill Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
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Mill Street
6
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Water Street
7
Continue on Wooster Pike
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Wooster Pike
8
Turn slight right onto Indian Hill Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Indian Hill Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainville Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Plainville Road
10
Turn left onto Madison Road
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
11
Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Avenue
12
Turn left onto Mill Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mill Ridge Road
13
Turn straight onto Barrow Avenue
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Barrow Avenue
14
Take the ramp straight toward I 71, SR 562
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 71, SR 562
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 71 South: Cincinnati
16
Merge slight right onto Northeast Expressway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
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Northeast Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
18
Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Taft Road
19
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
20
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Calhoun Street
21
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
341 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 43-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best suits your plans. Given the 55% highway share, keep an eye on traffic patterns as you transition onto the Northeast Expressway, especially during typical peak hours. You won't need to worry about planning for stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without a break. To make your journey as smooth as possible, ensure your vehicle has enough fuel to cover the $3 estimated cost before you depart Goshen. A practical tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition from the state route to the local roads early, as the navigation through Indian Hill Road requires a bit more attention than the open highway segments.
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 11.4 miles from Goshen, OH, or about 21m into the drive.
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 22.8 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goshen, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 22.8 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goshen, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Goshen, OH · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Goshen, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
The final approach into Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.79 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
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: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
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
Cincinnati, OH
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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Florence, KY
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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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
43m 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 Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 22.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Goshen Road, Mill Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Goshen, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goshen, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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