How far is Cincinnati, OH from Boston Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Boston Heights, OH is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Boston Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Boston Heights.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Continue on East McMillan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield
1497 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
784 ft · 15 sec · Northfield Road
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Continue on Akron Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
1930 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Hines Hill Road
2437 ft · 1 min · East Hines Hill Road
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Turn right onto Olde Eight Road
598 ft · 12 sec · Olde Eight Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olde Eight Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Boston Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Boston Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Boston Heights?
The road trip is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Cincinnati and 121.2 miles from Boston Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Boston Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Boston Heights. Straight-line distance: 216.55 mi (348.5 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Boston Heights
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.2647800, -81.5131700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston Heights (-81.51317, 41.26478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.95 | $81.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.80 | $73.60 |
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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