Origin
Middletown, OH
Late night in Middletown on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Northbrook, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Northbrook, OH
Anurag Jamwal
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, OH to Northbrook, OH covers 25.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Middletown Road, Bypass 4, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 25.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (Mack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (South Gilmore Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Turn left onto SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mack Road
Turn right onto Mack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Gilmore Road
Turn left onto South Gilmore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Springdale Road
Turn left onto Springdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| Bypass 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Circle Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Verity Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Mack Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Niagara Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Ross Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Colerain Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Northbrook, 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
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 4 Bypass
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Ross Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
7
Turn right onto Mack Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mack Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto South Gilmore Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Gilmore Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight left onto Winton Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Winton Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 West
11
Merge onto I 275
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Circle Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 33
Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 27; SR 126
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Springdale Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Springdale Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Niagara Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Niagara Street
16
Arrive at destination
Niagara Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Northbrook, OH
Late night in Northbrook on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
39m 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 Northbrook, OH covers 25.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Middletown Road, Bypass 4, Circle Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $3.96 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (Mack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (South Gilmore Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, OH to Northbrook, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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