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Trip from New Harrison, OH to New Madison, OH

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Drive Time

25m

Distance

17.2 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New Harrison, OH, OH

New Harrison, OH

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Downtown New Madison, OH, OH

New Madison, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Harrison, OH to New Madison, OH covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 36, SR 121, US 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 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

8.6 miles from New Harrison, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 25m highway drive covering 17.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 36 and SR 121. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 36.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and SR 121. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 36.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (SR 121): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
4.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 36

Turn left onto US 36

Navigation decision point

3
11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road

Turn right onto C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road

Navigation decision point

3
13.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | SR 121

Turn left onto SR 121

Navigation decision point

4
17.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 726 / East Washington Street

Turn left onto SR 726 / East Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 36 8.7 mi 11m
SR 121 3.6 mi 6m
US 127 3.2 mi 3m
Hollansburg-Sampson Road 1.7 mi 4m
East Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 36 — 8.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Harrison, OH and New Madison, OH.

1

Start on US 36

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 36
2

Turn left onto US 36

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 36
3

Continue on US 127

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 127
4

Turn right onto C-23

1.7 mi · 4 min · Hollansburg-Sampson Road
5

Turn left onto SR 121

3.6 mi · 6 min · SR 121
6

Turn left onto SR 726

165 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Street
7

Arrive at destination

SR 726

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 8.6 miles from New Harrison, OH, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 17.2 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Madison, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Harrison, 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 New Harrison, OH

This is one driving day of about 17.2 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Harrison, 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 US 36 for about 8.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from New Harrison, OH · 11m into the drive

Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, OH

9 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from New Harrison, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Madison, OH

The final approach into New Madison, 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 Madison, 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

$2.67 one way

$5.34 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.96 $5.93
premium $4.91 $3.32 $6.65
diesel $5.61 $3.80 $7.60

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: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

New Harrison, OH

Afternoon in New Harrison on Wednesday

Local time

3:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Madison, OH

Afternoon in New Madison on Wednesday

Local time

3:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

25m 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 New Harrison, OH to New Madison, OH covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, SR 121, US 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from New Harrison, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (C-23 / Hollansburg-Sampson Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (SR 121): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Harrison, OH to New Madison, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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