Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mansfield, OH
Josh Sorenson
The drive from New Mansfield, OH to Albany, OH covers 8.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 681, New Marshfield Road, Fox Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on SR 681. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from New Mansfield, OH to Albany, OH covers 8.7 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 New Marshfield Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 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 (New Marshfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (New Marshfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.7 miles (SR 681): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto New Marshfield Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto New Marshfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 681
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 681 / West Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 681 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| New Marshfield Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| Fox Lake Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Clinton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old State Rte 56 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Mansfield, OH and Albany, OH.
Start on Old State Rte 56
Turn right onto New Marshfield Road
Keep slight right at fork onto New Marshfield Road
Turn right onto C-81
Turn left onto SR 681
Turn left onto SR 681
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from New Mansfield, OH · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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.
A short stop after about 8.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from New Mansfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into 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 Albany, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Mansfield on Thursday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Albany on Thursday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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