How far is Middletown, OH from New Philadelphia, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to New Philadelphia, OH is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and New Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and New Philadelphia.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
19.2 mi · 28 min · West Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
2099 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto West High Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West High Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
17 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and New Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
70.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near New Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to New Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Middletown and 103.4 miles from New Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near New Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pataskala.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and New Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 170.16 mi (273.84 km).
#1 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Philadelphia
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 17,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.4897900, -81.4456700 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Philadelphia (-81.44567, 40.48979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.71 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.92 | $61.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
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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