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Trip from Northridge, OH to Toledo, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

147.6 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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Downtown Northridge, OH, OH

Northridge, OH

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county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Northridge, OH to Toledo, OH covers 147.6 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Oak Street, Miami Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.91 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.8 miles from Northridge, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 141 mi 2h 32m
Oak Street 1.3 mi 2m
Miami Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Bancroft Street 0.9 mi 1m
Cherry Street 0.9 mi 1m
North Dixie Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Needmore Road 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 141 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northridge, OH and Toledo, OH.

1

Start on North Dixie Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Dixie Drive
2

Turn right onto Needmore Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Needmore Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
4

Merge onto I 75

141 mi · 2 hr 32 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
6

Turn right onto SR 65

0.9 mi · 1 min · Miami Street
7

Turn right onto SR 65

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Fassett Street
8

Turn left onto SR 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
9

Continue on Front Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Front Street
10

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
11

Continue on Cherry Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
12

Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bancroft Street
13

Arrive at destination

West Bancroft Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.8 miles from Northridge, OH, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 32 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.8 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Northridge, 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 Northridge, OH

This is one driving day of about 147.6 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Northridge, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 141 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Beaverdam, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaverdam, OH

74 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

Sidney, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaverdam, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.8 miles from Northridge, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Twisted Whisk Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bluffton, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.4

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14193589622

Visit website

Nanyea Restaurant Coffee House & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dayton, Ohio

1.3 mi

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.2 mi

Twisted Whisk Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.4

Bluffton, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14193589622

Visit website

Nanyea Restaurant Coffee House & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19375760057

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.6

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14192141819

Visit website

Dark Horse Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.4

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14194249201

Visit website

Georgio's Cafe International

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 147.6

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14192422424

Visit website

Brew House Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 147.6

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15676007029

Visit website

Sweet Nate's Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 147.6

Toledo, OH

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14192700082

Visit website

Los Pitayos Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.1

Troy, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19374408999

Visit website

Greenhaus Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.6

Sidney, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19377109019

Visit website

Light on The Corner

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.3

Lima, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15673713267

Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.3

Lima, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+15672895394

Visit website

Our Town Roast

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.3

Lima, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+15677126029

Visit website

Pettibone Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+19379859623

Visit website

Pressed Drive Thru Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 105.4

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+15672508190

Visit website

Lao Street Cafe and Boba

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 105.4

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 147.6

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 137.1

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

The Village Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.3

Cridersville, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14196454042

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 137.1

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Alpha Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.7

Wapakoneta, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14197382013

Visit website

Wright Brothers National Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19372932841

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 137.1

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19372283221

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 144 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Toledo

Navigation decision point

Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
142.6 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward SR 65: Rossford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 65: Rossford
4
142.9 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | SR 65 / Miami Street

Turn right onto SR 65 / Miami Street

Navigation decision point

4
144 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | SR 65 / Oak Street

Turn left onto SR 65 / Oak Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.91 one way

$45.81 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $25.42 $50.85
premium $4.91 $28.53 $57.05
diesel $5.61 $32.59 $65.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.3 0 $15.50 $7.08
Efficient EV 36.9 0 $12.92 $5.90
EV Truck/SUV 59 0 $20.66 $9.45

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Northridge, OH

Afternoon in Northridge on Saturday

Local time

1:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toledo, OH

Afternoon in Toledo on Saturday

Local time

1:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 16 mph 89% 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

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

6 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

2h 45m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 147.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Oak Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 141 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 141 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Oak Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Northridge, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 2h 45m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 147.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Northridge, OH to Toledo, OH covers 147.6 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Oak Street, Miami Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.8 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 $22.91 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Northridge, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 2h 45m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Northridge, OH to Toledo, 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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