How far is Cincinnati, OH from Northgate, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Northgate, OH is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.86 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.64 mi
15.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.64 mi
Kilometers
15.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.47 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northgate
Sun, Apr 26, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 26, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-26T19:53
Arrive Northgate
Sun, Apr 26, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North College Hill
OH

City in United States of America

From Cincinnati
5.4 mi
00h 12m
To Northgate
5.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Northgate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Northgate.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street

    1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hopple Street

    530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West

    571 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street

    6.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Springdale Road

    2039 ft · 1 min · Springdale Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    103 m · 30 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Northgate.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
6.95 mi · 64%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.84 mi · 8%
Northwest Expressway
0.59 mi · 5%
I 74 West
0.57 mi · 5%
I 75 North
0.48 mi · 4%
Clifton Avenue
0.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 27

Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street

6.95 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North College Hill
00h 12m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Northgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Northgate?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North College Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Cincinnati and 5.4 miles from Northgate.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Northgate.

Stop Ideas Near North College Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North College Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North College Hill.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

13 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

13 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Northgate. Straight-line distance: 9.64 mi (15.51 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Northgate

#2 Northgate

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population7,377
Coordinates39.2528300, -84.5924500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Northgate (-84.59245, 39.25283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.82
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.41 $2.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.79 $1.82 $3.64
Diesel $4.30 $1.64 $3.27

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Northgate. The current time is 19:53:54.

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.