How far is Symmes, OH from Riverside, OH?
The driving distance from Symmes, OH to Riverside, OH is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Symmes and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Symmes and Riverside.
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Start on Hopewell Road
72 m · 8 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
706 ft · 21 sec · Loveland Madeira Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West: Cincinnati
2431 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
15.5 mi · 20 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Lytle Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Lytle Tunnel
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West, I 75 North: River Road, Dayton
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: River Road
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto West 6th Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
50 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Symmes and Riverside.
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
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
15.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Symmes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Symmes to Riverside?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Golf Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Symmes and 13.4 miles from Riverside.
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 6.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Symmes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Golf Manor
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 Golf Manor.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Symmes and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.47 km).
#1 Symmes
Township in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 39.2470000, -84.2963300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Road (-84.602884, 39.077303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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