Origin
New Richmond, OH
Night in New Richmond on Sunday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Richmond, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 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
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between New Richmond and Cincinnati, this 22.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect the drive to take roughly 33 minutes, making it highly efficient for those needing to reach the city quickly. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should comfortably cover the entire journey, which stays firmly within the Midwest region. Since the entire trip is easily completed in a single day, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure, perfect for commuters or weekend visitors.
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
11.2 miles from New Richmond, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 33-minute excursion is a highway-focused drive that relies heavily on major thoroughfares to move you toward your destination. With 81% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time on US 52, I-471, and the Ronald Reagan Highway. You can anticipate a consistent pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring during the 10.9 miles you spend on US 52. The road's personality is functional and fast-moving, transitioning from the outskirts into the busier urban landscape of Cincinnati. Expect a steady, driving-centric experience that favors efficiency over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 471. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near US 52.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 22.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.4 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 52
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52 toward US 52 West, I 275 West: Kentucky, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52 West, I 275 West: Kentucky, Cincin...
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
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 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
9
20.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Dri...
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
7
22.3 mi into trip
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~33m in
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Ohio Avenue
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| I 471 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Circle Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Western Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Western Avenue
2
Turn left onto Plenty Street
473 ft
·
26 sec
·
Plenty Street
3
Turn left onto Hamilton Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hamilton Street
4
Continue on Center Street
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
Center Street
5
Turn right onto Walnut Street
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walnut Street
6
Turn left onto US 52
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 52
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Toward US 52 West, I 275 West: Kentucky, Cincinnati
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 275; US 52
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 471
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 71
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Burnet Avenue
17
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight / none lanes.
18
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
19
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
Use the none lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 22.4-mile jaunt, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the entire duration is just over half an hour, you will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way. Your primary focus should be maintaining a steady pace on the highway sections, particularly as you navigate the transition onto I-471. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before you leave New Richmond, as a $3 budget is plenty for this distance but leaves little room for inefficient idling. Use the quick nature of this trip to your advantage by planning your arrival in Cincinnati to coincide with your first scheduled activity.
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 11.2 miles from New Richmond, OH, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 22.4 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.2 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Richmond, 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 Richmond, OH
This is one driving day of about 22.4 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Richmond, 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 52 for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from New Richmond, OH · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from New Richmond, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
The final approach into Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, 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
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.79 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
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: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cincinnati, OH
Night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Florence, KY
11 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
11 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
33m 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 Richmond, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 22.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, I 471, Ronald Reagan Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from New Richmond, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.35 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 22.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from New Richmond, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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