Origin
Malta, OH
Late night in Malta on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Malta, OH to Toledo, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
212.3 mi
342 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malta, OH
Efrem Efre
Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Malta, OH to Toledo, OH covers 212.3 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, I 75, Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.1 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.1 miles from Malta, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 212.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 25m highway drive covering 212.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.1 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 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 212.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 37; SR 78 / 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (SR 60 / West Riverside Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 37; SR 78 / 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37; SR 78 / 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 60 / West Riverside Drive
Enter roundabout onto SR 60 / West Riverside Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
SR 37
Take the exit onto SR 37 toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
5
95 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 52.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 75 | 42.4 mi | 45m |
| Newark Expressway | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 18.3 mi | 26m |
| SR 15 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Johnstown-Alexandria Road | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Newark Road | 13 mi | 18m |
| State Route 37 East | 8.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 52.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on 5th Street
22 ft
·
6 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 37; SR 78
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
7th Street
4
Continue on SR 37; SR 78
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 60
211 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Riverside Drive
6
Continue on SR 60
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Riverside Drive
7
Continue on SR 60
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on SR 60
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South River Road
9
Continue on SR 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
10
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Street
11
Continue on US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Underwood Street
12
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Adair Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 146
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Newark Road
14
Continue on SR 146
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nashport Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
16
Merge onto SR 16
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Newark Expressway
17
Take the exit onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 37
Toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto SR 37
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
19
Continue on SR 37
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on SR 37
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
21
Continue on SR 37
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on SR 37
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
23
Turn straight onto SR 37
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morning Street
24
Turn left onto SR 37
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
25
Continue on US 36
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 37 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
27
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
East William Street
28
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lake Street
29
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Central Avenue
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
31
Merge onto US 23
45 mi
·
53 min
·
US 23
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 23
33
Continue on SR 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 15
34
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
36
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Street
37
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fassett Street
38
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
39
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Front Street
40
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
41
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
42
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bancroft Street
43
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.1 miles from Malta, OH, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 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 47 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Malta, 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 Malta, OH
This is one driving day of about 212.3 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Malta, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 52.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.1 mi from Malta, OH · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.1 miles from Malta, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Toledo, OH
The final approach into Toledo, 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 Toledo, 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
$32.95 one way
$65.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $36.57 | $73.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $41.03 | $82.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.58 | $8.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.72 | $13.59 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Toledo, OH
Late night in Toledo on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Malta, OH to Toledo, OH covers 212.3 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 75, Newark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.1 miles from Malta, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 37; SR 78 / 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (SR 60 / West Riverside Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Malta, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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