How far is Bedford Heights, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Bedford Heights, OH to Middletown, OH is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.43 mi
03h 43m
Flight
200.09 mi
322.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.09 mi
Kilometers
322.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.43 mi
Kilometers
380.5 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford Heights
2026-04-18T23:22
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Bedford Heights
116.6 mi
01h 51m
To Middletown
119.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford Heights and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Heights and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Northfield Road

    1138 ft · 41 sec · Northfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louis Road

    1012 ft · 46 sec · Louis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mueti Drive

    44 m · 2 sec · Mueti Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford Heights and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
136 mi · 57%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 23%
SR 4
27 mi · 11%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 51m from Bedford Heights
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford Heights to Middletown?

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Bedford Heights and 119.9 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford Heights and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 200.09 mi (322.01 km).

Bedford Heights

#1 Bedford Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population10,397
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.5273400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield Road (-81.527366, 41.417)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.80
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.90 $61.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.38 $70.76
Premium $4.79 $39.95 $79.90
Diesel $4.30 $35.90 $71.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford Heights and Middletown. The current time is 23:22:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.