How far is Cincinnati, OH from New Lyme, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to New Lyme, OH is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.93 mi
05h 55m
Flight
260.6 mi
419.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.6 mi
Kilometers
419.39 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.93 mi
Kilometers
485.91 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Lyme
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive New Lyme
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
150.9 mi
02h 57m
To New Lyme
151.1 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and New Lyme.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and New Lyme.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 90

    16.1 mi · 18 min · I 90

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Vrooman Road

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vrooman Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Painesville Warren Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Painesville Warren Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Plank Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    130 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    30 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and New Lyme.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
208 mi · 69%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 10%
I 90
16.1 mi · 5%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.4 mi · 5%
Painesville Warren Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
260.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 57m from Cincinnati
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Lyme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to New Lyme?

The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Cincinnati and 151.1 miles from New Lyme.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.46 one way or $78.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 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 New Lyme.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and New Lyme. Straight-line distance: 260.6 mi (419.39 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Lyme

Township of Ohio

Population1,064
Coordinates41.6047800, -80.7809200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: New Lyme (-80.78092, 41.60478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.33 L · about $39.46
Round trip
$78.92
21.3 gal · 80.66 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $39.46 $78.92
Mid-grade $4.24 $45.18 $90.35
Premium $4.79 $51.01 $102.03
Diesel $4.30 $45.84 $91.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and New Lyme. The current time is 00:19:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.