How far is Berea, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Berea, OH to Middletown, OH is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.56 mi
03h 37m
Flight
185.06 mi
297.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.06 mi
Kilometers
297.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.56 mi
Kilometers
356.56 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Berea
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berea
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Berea
111.3 mi
01h 48m
To Middletown
110.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
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 Berea and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berea and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bridge Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastland Road

    2260 ft · 1 min · Eastland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bagley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Bagley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    124.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berea 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
125 mi · 57%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 24%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
185 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 48m from Berea
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berea 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 Berea to Middletown?

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Berea and 110.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 185 miles (297.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galena, 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 Galena.

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berea and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 185.06 mi (297.83 km).

Berea

#1 Berea

City in Ohio

Population18,508
Coordinates41.3661600, -81.8543000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bridge Street (-81.854244, 41.36634)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $28.97
Round trip
$57.95
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.97 $57.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.17 $66.34
Premium $4.79 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $4.30 $33.66 $67.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berea and Middletown. The current time is 05:07:12.

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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.