How far is Riverside, OH from Symmes, OH?
The driving distance from Riverside, OH to Symmes, OH is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Symmes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Symmes.
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Start on River Road
558 ft · 25 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Road
32 m · 10 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1432 ft · 21 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on West 6th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
12.3 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway, Montgomery
649 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1866 ft · 33 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montgomery Road
71 m · 4 sec · Montgomery Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Montgomery Road
719 ft · 20 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1282 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Remington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Remington Road
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Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Loveland Madeira Road
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
72 m · 6 sec · Hopewell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopewell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Symmes.
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.
Northeast Expressway
Continue on Northeast Expressway
12.3 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Symmes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Symmes?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Riverside and 11.9 miles from Symmes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Symmes.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwood.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Symmes. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.47 km).
#1 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Symmes
Township in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 39.2470000, -84.2963300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Symmes (-84.29633, 39.247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
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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