How far is Cincinnati, OH from Jersey, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Jersey, OH is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Jersey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Jersey.
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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 right to continue on I 670: Airport
1548 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East: Airport, Leonard Avenue
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 62 East
1097 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Havens Corners Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Havens Corners Road
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Turn left onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
28 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
33 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
1 km · 57 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morse Road
7 m · 1 sec · Morse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road
1850 ft · 31 sec · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road
34 m · 2 sec · Morse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road
27 m · 2 sec · Morse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Morse Road
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Turn left onto Condit Drive Southwest
33 m · 5 sec · Condit Drive Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Condit Drive Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Jersey.
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
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Jersey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Jersey?
The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Cincinnati and 63.4 miles from Jersey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Jersey.
Stop Ideas Near Octa
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 Octa.
Columbus, OH
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Jersey. Straight-line distance: 114.86 mi (184.85 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 Jersey
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,765 |
| Coordinates | 40.0536700, -82.7232300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jersey (-82.72323, 40.05367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
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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