Origin
Macedonia, OH
Afternoon in Macedonia on Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macedonia, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macedonia, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
Macedonia, OH to Cincinnati, OH is 27.6 miles and takes about 44m via Northwest Expressway, California Road, and Circle Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within Ohio. You'll primarily be on well-maintained expressways and freeways, making it an efficient transit rather than a leisurely exploration. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, allowing plenty of time for your destination activities. Plan for a quick journey with minimal time spent en route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| California Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Circle Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Carolina Trace Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| New Biddinger Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Haven Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 14.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedonia, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Okeana–Drewsburg Road
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Okeana–Drewsburg Road
2
Turn right onto California Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
California Road
3
Continue on New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Biddinger Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Carolina Trace Road
5
Turn right onto New Haven Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Haven Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 74; US 52
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 74; I 275; US 52
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74; US 52
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Toward I 75 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27; US 52
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 27; US 52
Toward I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
11
Merge onto I 75; US 52; US 27
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mill Creek Expressway
12
Take the exit onto US 27; US 52
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 27; US 52
Exit 3
Toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 27; US 52
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hopple Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
15
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 74; US 52 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74; US 52 / Northwest Expressway toward I 75 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 27; US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27; US 52 toward I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, U...
8
25.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 27; US 52
Take the exit onto US 27; US 52 toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street
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.
Exit 3
Toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: H...
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West McMillan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
44m 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?
This route leans heavily into its highway focus, with 67% of the drive utilizing freeways. Expect stretches of consistent speed on roads like the Northwest Expressway, where you'll encounter your longest uninterrupted segment of 14.7 miles. While the majority is highway, the transition onto roads like California Road and Circle Freeway might introduce slight variations in traffic flow and speed limits as you approach your destination. It's designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Northwest Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Expressway and California Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (I 74; US 52 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (US 27; US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Founded 1788
Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Top landmarks
- • Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- • Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
- • Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Northwest Expressway. 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 Cincinnati, 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 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (I 74; US 52 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (US 27; US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cincinnati, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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