Origin
Riverside, OH
Afternoon in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, OH
Roman Verton
New Haven, OH
James Mirakian
The drive from Riverside, OH to New Haven, OH covers 20.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, Three Rivers Parkway, Dry Fork Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Three Rivers Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Dry Fork Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Morgan Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Hamilton Cleves Pike | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Cleves Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Haven Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, OH and New Haven, OH.
Start on River Road
Turn right onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Continue on US 50
Turn right onto SR 128
Turn left onto Morgan Road
Continue on Morgan Road
At end of road, turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Old Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Dry Fork Road
Enter roundabout onto Dry Fork Road
Continue on Dry Fork Road
Turn slight right onto New Haven Road
Turn left onto Oxford Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 50 / River Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves Pike
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Old Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Dry Fork Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Riverside on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
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.
20.8 mi in 38m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / River Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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