Origin
Middletown, OH
Afternoon in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
110.9 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, OH
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New Albany, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, North Clinton Street, North Verity Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.21 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.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Middletown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 110.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| North Clinton Street | — | — |
| North Verity Parkway | — | — |
| Middletown Pike | — | — |
| Riley Boulevard | — | — |
| East 6th Street | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| I 675 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and New Albany, OH.
1
Start on Clark Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clark Street
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Clinton Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Clinton Street
4
Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Verity Parkway
5
Continue on Middletown Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Pike
6
Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riley Boulevard
7
Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 6th Street
8
Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 75 North: Dayton
9
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 675 North: Columbus
11
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
12
Keep slight left
9.0 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
14
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 North
20
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Morse Road
22
Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Morse Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
246 ft
·
4 sec
·
Johnstown Road
24
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Johnstown Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
28
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Turn right onto East Dublin Granville Road
446 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Dublin Granville Road
30
Turn right onto South High Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
South High Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 55.4 miles from Middletown, OH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Albany, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middletown, 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 Middletown, OH
This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Middletown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.4 mi from Middletown, OH · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Albany, OH
The final approach into New Albany, 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 New Albany, 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
$17.21 one way
$34.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
New Albany, OH
Afternoon in New Albany on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Harmony, OH
55 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
1 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
2h 11m 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 Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, North Clinton Street, North Verity Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.4 miles from Middletown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.21 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 Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Middletown, OH to New Albany, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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