Origin
Northridge, OH
Morning in Northridge on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northridge, OH to Kettering, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northridge, OH
muhammad nadeem
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
This 9.3-mile journey from Northridge to Kettering, Ohio, is a quick 16-minute drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $1, you'll primarily navigate local roads like Far Hills Avenue and North Ludlow Street, with a brief 20% share of highway driving. This route is perfect for a spontaneous trip within the Midwest region, requiring no overnight stays. The overall feel is that of a convenient, short hop between two points in the same state, so you can easily plan it into any day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this route, punctuated by a short stint on I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along Far Hills Avenue, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you navigate through more localized streets. With only 20% of the drive on highways, you'll be doing a lot of stopping and starting as you make your way through various neighborhoods and intersections. The road personality is distinctly urban and suburban, requiring your attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Far Hills Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 75 South
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand 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.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 48 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Ludlow Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Dixie Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wagner Ford Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Monument Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Far Hills Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northridge, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on North Dixie Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Drive
2
Turn slight left
360 ft
·
18 sec
3
Continue on Wagner Ford Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wagner Ford Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 South
5
Merge onto I 75
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto SR 4
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 4
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 48
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 48
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Monument Avenue
10
Turn left onto SR 48
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ludlow Street
11
Turn left onto SR 48
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stout Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on SR 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
15
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kettering, OH
Morning in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
9 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
16m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Northridge, OH to Kettering, OH covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Far Hills Avenue, I 75, North Ludlow Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 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 $1.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Northridge, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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