Origin
Middletown, OH
Evening in Middletown on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Newkirk, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Newkirk, OH
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Trip Overview
Middletown to Newkirk is 27.7 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Hamilton Middletown Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, making it a straightforward trip for those looking for a quick transit between these two Ohio locations. It’s a simple hop that won’t eat up much of your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 7% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Hamilton Middletown Road and Hamilton Scipio Road, with a brief section on Millville Avenue. The longest stretch without a turn is 9.5 miles along Hamilton Middletown Road, offering a brief respite from frequent adjustments. The personality of this drive is distinctly local, meaning you'll be interacting with traffic signals and intersections more often than open highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Middletown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 129 / Millville Avenue
Turn left onto SR 129 / Millville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 129 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 129 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Hamilton Scipio Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Millville Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South Verity Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Weaver Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Fairgrove Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Newkirk, OH.
1
Start on Clark Street
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clark Street
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Verity Parkway
4
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
7
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 129
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Millville Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto US 27; SR 129
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto SR 129
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
High Street
12
Continue on SR 129
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Hamilton Scipio Road
13
Turn right onto Weaver Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Weaver Road
14
Turn left onto Dunwoody Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dunwoody Road
15
Arrive at destination
Dunwoody Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $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
Newkirk, OH
Evening in Newkirk on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
5 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
47m 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 Newkirk, OH covers 27.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Scipio Road, Millville Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, OH to Newkirk, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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