Origin
Kettering, OH
Afternoon in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Northridge, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kettering, OH
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Northridge, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, OH to Northridge, OH covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Far Hills Avenue, I 75, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Far Hills Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Dixie Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Patterson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Keats Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Far Hills Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Northridge, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Stroop Road
2
Turn left onto SR 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
3
Continue on SR 48
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Patterson Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 48
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
479 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Monument Avenue
7
Turn right onto SR 48
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
141 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Wagner Ford Road, Siebenthaler Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Wagner Ford Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Wagner Ford Road
13
Turn right onto Keats Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Keats Drive
14
At end of road, turn right onto North Dixie Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Drive
15
Arrive at destination
North Dixie Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Wagner Ford Road, Siebenthaler Avenue
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 Wagner Ford Road, Siebenthaler Avenue
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Wagner Ford Road
Turn left onto Wagner Ford Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Northridge on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
9.2 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Far Hills Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near SR 48 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.6 miles (SR 48 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kettering, OH to Northridge, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
6 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Far Hills Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Northridge, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (SR 48 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northridge, OH before heading back.
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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