How far is Cincinnati, OH from Northridge, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Northridge, OH is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.17 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.97 mi
80.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.97 mi
Kilometers
80.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.17 mi
Kilometers
87.18 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northridge
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T03:32
Arrive Northridge
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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
Lemon
OH

Township of Ohio

From Cincinnati
27.1 mi
00h 35m
To Northridge
27.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wagner Ford Road, Siebenthaler Avenue

    713 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wagner Ford Road

    543 ft · 14 sec · Wagner Ford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Keats Drive

    837 ft · 19 sec · Keats Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Dixie Drive

    1 km · 1 min · North Dixie Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 88%
I 75 North
2.69 mi · 5%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 4%
North Dixie Drive
0.63 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
West Mitchell Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

47.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemon
00h 35m from Cincinnati
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Northridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Cincinnati and 27.1 miles from Northridge.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Northridge.

Stop Ideas Near Lemon

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

45 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

46 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 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
Northridge

#2 Northridge

Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States

Population8,487
Coordinates39.8075600, -84.1968900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Northridge (-84.19689, 39.80756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.15
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.08 $14.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.79 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $4.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 Cincinnati and Northridge. The current time is 03:32:07.

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.