How far is Northfield, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Northfield, KY to Florence, KY is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.1 mi
01h 20m
Flight
73.6 mi
118.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.6 mi
Kilometers
118.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.1 mi
Kilometers
132.13 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, May 31, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Sun, May 31, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-05-31T03:19
Arrive Florence
Sun, May 31, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
Worthville
KY

Human settlement in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Northfield
41 mi
00h 40m
To Florence
41.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Stannye Court

    84 m · 14 sec · Stannye Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stannye Drive

    714 ft · 34 sec · Stannye Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newmarket Drive

    656 ft · 26 sec · Newmarket Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harwood Road

    96 m · 14 sec · Harwood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northfield Drive

    1903 ft · 1 min · Northfield Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Northfield Drive

    128 m · 20 sec · Northfield Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Brownsboro Road

    92 m · 7 sec · Brownsboro Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    1810 ft · 28 sec · Henry Watterson Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Florence.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 87%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 9%
US 42
1.42 mi · 2%
Northfield Drive
0.44 mi · 1%
Henry Watterson Expressway
0.34 mi
Brownsboro Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

71 mi · 01h 17m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
00h 40m from Northfield
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Florence?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Northfield and 41.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Worthville

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

73 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Florence. Straight-line distance: 73.6 mi (118.44 km).

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#1 Northfield

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,052
Coordinates38.2870100, -85.6410700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Stannye Court (-85.641296, 38.287234)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 Kentucky · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Florence. The current time is 03:19:15.

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.