How far is Boston, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Boston, OH to West Chester, OH is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and West Chester.
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Start on Rock River Road
25 m · 6 sec · Rock River Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Beaver Road
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Turn straight onto Barnesville Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Street
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Turn straight onto Seneca Lake Road
2452 ft · 49 sec · Seneca Lake Road
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Continue on South Leatherwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · South Leatherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leatherwood Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Leatherwood Road
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Continue on West Leatherwood Pike
1966 ft · 45 sec · West Leatherwood Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight onto Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
110 m · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Turn sharp right onto Cadiz Road
152 m · 6 sec · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and West Chester.
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.
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.04 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to West Chester?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Barnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Boston and 17.8 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Barnesville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 25.09 mi (40.38 km).
#1 Boston
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881300, -81.1984400 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
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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