How far is Cincinnati, OH from Brooklyn Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Brooklyn 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 left
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
2196 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road
2150 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp right onto State Road
791 ft · 27 sec · State Road
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Turn left onto Brookpark Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto Broadview Road
1741 ft · 52 sec · Broadview Road
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Turn right onto Cook Avenue
2137 ft · 1 min · Cook Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
680 ft · 32 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto West Schaaf Road
43 m · 3 sec · West Schaaf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Schaaf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Brooklyn 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Brooklyn Heights?
The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 123 miles from Cincinnati and 123.2 miles from Brooklyn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 217.71 mi (350.37 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 Brooklyn Heights
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 41.4253300, -81.6881800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Heights (-81.68818, 41.42533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.63 | $83.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
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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