Origin
Middleton, OH
Morning in Middleton on Monday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleton, OH to Valley, OH
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Middleton, OH to Valley, OH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 344, Georgetown Road, West Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on SR 344. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
10.3 miles from Middleton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Middleton, OH to Valley, OH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 344 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 7.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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SR 344 / Hazel Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 344 / Hazel Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
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~15m in
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SR 344
Turn right onto SR 344
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 344 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Georgetown Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| West Park Avenue | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| East Pidgeon Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Columbiana-Waterford Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| SR 7 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Grove Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 344
— 4.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleton, OH and Valley, OH.
1
Start on CR 421
129 ft
·
10 sec
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Middleton Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 7
3
Turn left onto CR 422
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbiana-Waterford Road
4
Continue on Pittsburgh Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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South Main Street
6
Continue on SR 164; SR 344
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Park Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 344
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hazel Street
8
Turn right onto SR 344
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 344
9
Turn left onto Chestnut Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Grove Road
10
Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Lincoln Avenue
11
Turn right onto SR 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pidgeon Road
12
Turn left onto CR 400
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
13
Turn right onto CR 405
142 ft
·
3 sec
·
Valley Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 405
Trip Plan
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 10.3 miles from Middleton, OH, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 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 20.7 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middleton, 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 Middleton, OH
This is one driving day of about 20.7 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middleton, 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.
The longest stretch is on SR 344 for about 4.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.3 mi from Middleton, OH · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Middleton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Valley, OH
The final approach into Valley, 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 Valley, 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
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.79 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Valley, OH
Morning in Valley on Monday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
10 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 Middleton, OH to Valley, OH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 344, Georgetown Road, West Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Middleton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (SR 164; SR 344 / West Park Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Middleton, OH to Valley, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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