How far is Lyndhurst, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Lyndhurst, OH to Middletown, OH is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.14 mi
03h 51m
Flight
206.25 mi
331.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.25 mi
Kilometers
331.92 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.14 mi
Kilometers
391.3 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lyndhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndhurst
2026-04-16T03:24
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndhurst
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lyndhurst
120.2 mi
01h 55m
To Middletown
122.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    3264 ft · 1 min · Mayfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brainard Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brainard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cedar Road

    1545 ft · 45 sec · Cedar Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

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

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  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 Lyndhurst 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
143 mi · 59%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 22%
SR 4
27 mi · 11%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 55m from Lyndhurst
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst to Middletown?

The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Lyndhurst and 122.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndhurst and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 206.25 mi (331.92 km).

Lyndhurst

#1 Lyndhurst

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population13,242
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.4887300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.488612, 41.520051)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.48 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.58
17.16 gal · 64.96 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.79 $63.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.79 $41.10 $82.20
Diesel $4.30 $36.93 $73.86

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 Lyndhurst and Middletown. The current time is 03:24:23.

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.