Trip from Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Powell Street, General Hartinger Parkway, South 3rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 0.9 miles from Middleport, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH?

The route from Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5m

Distance

1.8 mi

3 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 5m ★

6 AM

0h 5m ★

8 AM

0h 6m

10 AM

0h 5m ★

12 PM

0h 5m ★

3 PM

0h 6m

5 PM

0h 6m

8 PM

0h 5m ★

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

The drive from Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH covers 1.8 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Powell Street, General Hartinger Parkway, South 3rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.6 miles on Powell Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5m. Total distance: 1.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5m drive with frequent turns across 1.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Powell Street is the longest continuous segment at about 0.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH is easy. At 5m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (General Hartinger Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | General Hartinger Parkway

Turn right onto General Hartinger Parkway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Powell Street	0.6 mi	1m
General Hartinger Parkway	0.5 mi	1m
South 3rd Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Hobson Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
Mill Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Powell Street — 0.6 mi, about 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middleport, OH and Hobson, OH.

1

Start on Mill Street

116 ft · 7 sec · Mill Street

2

Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue

3

Turn right onto General Hartinger Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · General Hartinger Parkway

4

Continue on Powell Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Powell Street

5

Continue on C-21

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hobson Drive

6

Arrive at destination

C-21

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.28 one way

$0.56 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$0.31	$0.62
premium	$4.91	$0.35	$0.70
diesel	$5.61	$0.40	$0.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$0

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	0.5	$0.19	$0.09
Efficient EV	0.5	$0.16	$0.07
EV Truck/SUV	0.7	$0.25	$0.12

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Middleport, OH

Afternoon in Middleport on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hobson, OH

Afternoon in Hobson on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

11 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

5m 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 Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH covers 1.8 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Powell Street, General Hartinger Parkway, South 3rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 0.9 miles from Middleport, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.28 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 Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH is easy. At 5m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (General Hartinger Parkway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Middleport, OH to Hobson, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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