How far is Berlin, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Berlin, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Main Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Clay Street
1746 ft · 30 sec · South Clay Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
13 mi · 19 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1036 ft · 20 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
1666 ft · 28 sec · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
15.6 mi · 18 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
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Continue on East Coshocton Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on Johnstown Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · Granville Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati, Cleveland
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati
990 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
3163 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Innerbelt
3113 ft · 50 sec · East Innerbelt
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Continue on I 71
1.3 mi · 2 min · I 71
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Cincinnati.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
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 Berlin and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Berlin and 99.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berlin and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 175.03 mi (281.68 km).
#1 Berlin
Census-designated place in Holmes County, Ohio
| Population | 2,045 |
| Coordinates | 40.5611700, -81.7943000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.40 | $58.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.83 | $59.65 |
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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