How far is New Franklin, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Middletown, OH is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
232.85 mi
03h 46m
Flight
195.8 mi
315.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.8 mi
Kilometers
315.11 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.85 mi
Kilometers
374.73 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-04-18T17:31
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Franklin
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 New Franklin
117.6 mi
01h 53m
To Middletown
115.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 8 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lisbon Street Northeast

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Lisbon Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on East Nassau Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Nassau Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Trump Avenue Southeast

    1630 ft · 32 sec · Trump Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 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 New Franklin 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 29%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 23%
US 30 West
38.1 mi · 16%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
Lisbon Street Northeast
9.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 53m from New Franklin
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Franklin 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 New Franklin to Middletown?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 117.6 miles from New Franklin and 115.2 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Franklin 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 New Franklin and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 195.8 mi (315.11 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,101
Coordinates40.7983900, -81.0920400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue Southeast (-81.091795, 40.798422)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.1 L · about $30.46
Round trip
$60.91
16.44 gal · 62.2 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.46 $60.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.87 $69.74
Premium $4.79 $39.37 $78.75
Diesel $4.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 New Franklin and Middletown. The current time is 17:31:22.

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.