Origin
Northridge, OH
Late night in Northridge on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northridge, OH
muhammad nadeem
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wagner Ford Road, I 75 South, Mitchell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 56.1 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.
Wagner Ford Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wagner Ford Road | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Mitchell Avenue | — | — |
| Saint Bernard | — | — |
| West Mitchell Avenue | — | — |
| Vine Street | — | — |
| Jefferson Avenue | — | — |
| Calhoun Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wagner Ford Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northridge, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on North Dixie Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Drive
2
Turn slight left
361 ft
·
18 sec
3
Continue on Wagner Ford Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wagner Ford Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 75 South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 South
5
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
6
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
57 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
8
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
249 ft
·
14 sec
·
Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
9
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
10
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
12
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
13
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Calhoun Street
15
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
341 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from Northridge, OH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Northridge, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
16 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
1h 3m 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 Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wagner Ford Road, I 75 South, Mitchell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 miles from Northridge, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 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.
The drive from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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