Trip from Toledo, OH to Northridge, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

122.5 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

This 122.5-mile drive from Toledo to Northridge, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. With 94% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive across the Midwest. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $19. The route primarily utilizes US 68 and I-75, offering a straightforward path. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this trip is ideal for a day excursion without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

61.3 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 122.5-mile route, with 94% of the driving taking place on expressways like I-75 and US 68. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.9 miles on US 68, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. The character of the drive is predominantly that of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you from Toledo to Northridge with minimal fuss. While the route is largely highway, the transitions between US 68 and I-75 will offer slight variations in the driving environment.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and I 75. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Collingwood Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 122.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Collingwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (US 68; SR 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Collingwood Boulevard

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

Navigation decision point

10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South: Dayton

45.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 68; SR 15

Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15

46.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 68; SR 15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | Curtis Drive

Turn left onto Curtis Drive

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Toledo, OH to Northridge, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

Columbus

46.5 mi in | ~53m | via US 68; SR 15

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 68	66.9 mi	1h 41m
I 75	43.8 mi	47m
US Route 68	4.1 mi	6m
Urbana Road	2.2 mi	3m
Collingwood Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m
Moorefield Road	1 mi	2m
South Main Street	1 mi	1m
Springfield-Urbana Pike	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 68 — 66.9 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Bancroft Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard

Turn slight right onto CR 562

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 75 South: Dayton

Merge onto I 75

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 75

Continue on I 75

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 75

Exit 200 Toward South Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

36 mi · 38 min · I 75

Toward I 75 South: Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 68; SR 15

Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 68; SR 15

Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

Take the exit onto US 68

0.3 mi · 46 sec · US 68

Toward US 68 South: Kenton

Turn left onto US 68

221 ft · 5 sec · US 68

Turn slight right onto US 68

63 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US 68

Enter roundabout onto US 68

93 ft · 2 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 68

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 68

4.1 mi · 6 min · US Route 68

Turn left onto Springfield-Urbana Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield-Urbana Pike

Continue on Springfield-Urbana Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Springfield-Urbana Road

Continue on C-68

2.2 mi · 3 min · Urbana Road

Turn left onto Moorefield Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Road

Turn right onto Derr Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Derr Road

Turn left onto Curtis Drive

205 ft · 10 sec · Curtis Drive

Turn right onto Westmont Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Westmont Drive

Arrive at destination

Westmont Drive

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 52-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day. With only one main stop recommended and a relatively short distance, you have ample flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan your fill-up accordingly, especially before the longest 66.9-mile stretch on US 68. The highway-heavy nature of this route means you can maintain a steady pace, but always be aware of changing traffic conditions as you approach your destination in Northridge.

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 61.3 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 27 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.3 miles or 1h 15m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Toledo, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Toledo, 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 US 68 for about 66.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.3 mi from Toledo, OH · 1h 15m into the drive

city in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenton, OH

61 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

North Baltimore, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 68 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.9 miles.

Arriving in Northridge, OH

The final approach into Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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

$19.01 one way

$38.02 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$21.10	$42.20
premium	$4.91	$23.68	$47.35
diesel	$5.61	$27.05	$54.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.8	$12.86	$5.88
Efficient EV	30.6	$10.72	$4.90
EV Truck/SUV	49	$17.15	$7.84

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Night in Toledo on Thursday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Northridge, OH

Night in Northridge on Thursday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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 52m 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 Toledo, OH to Northridge, OH covers 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 68, I 75, US Route 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.3 miles from Toledo, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.01 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.