How far is Kettering, OH from Northridge, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Northridge, OH is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Northridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Northridge.
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Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 334
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Turn left onto Derr Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Derr Road
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Turn right onto Curtis Drive
62 m · 11 sec · Curtis Drive
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Turn right onto Westmont Drive
1087 ft · 48 sec · Westmont Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westmont Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Northridge.
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.
Indian Ripple Road
Keep slight left
8.98 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Northridge?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Kettering and 18.5 miles from Northridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.
Stop Ideas Near Fairborn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairborn.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).
#1 Kettering
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Population | 54,313 |
| Coordinates | 39.6895000, -84.1688300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northridge
Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9917300, -83.7785400 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northridge (-83.77854, 39.99173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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