How far is Cambridge, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Cambridge, OH to Middletown, OH is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.44 mi
02h 54m
Flight
153.41 mi
246.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.41 mi
Kilometers
246.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.44 mi
Kilometers
269.47 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-15T21:05
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Urbancrest
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cambridge
83.8 mi
01h 27m
To Middletown
83.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Foster Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Foster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    2303 ft · 2 min · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wheeling Avenue

    1938 ft · 41 sec · Wheeling Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
68.7 mi · 41%
South Freeway
56.2 mi · 34%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 7%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 3%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbancrest
01h 27m from Cambridge
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cambridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Cambridge to Middletown?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Cambridge and 83.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cambridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 153.41 mi (246.89 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population10,323
Coordinates40.0311800, -81.5884600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Foster Avenue (-81.588465, 40.031056)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.79
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.90 $43.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.79 $28.31 $56.62
Diesel $4.30 $25.44 $50.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Middletown. The current time is 21:05:09.

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.