How far is City of Belpre, OH from Watertown, OH?

The driving distance from City of Belpre, OH to Watertown, OH is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.91 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.89 mi
20.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.89 mi
Kilometers
20.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.21 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in City of Belpre
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Belpre
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Belpre
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dunham
OH

Township in Washington County, Ohio

From City of Belpre
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To Watertown
8.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Belpre and Watertown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Belpre and Watertown.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockland Avenue

    2960 ft · 2 min · Rockland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nelson Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Nelson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Norris Street

    1027 ft · 37 sec · Norris Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farson Street

    747 ft · 29 sec · Farson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 7

    2.3 mi · 3 min · SR 7

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 339: Beverly

    1321 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lancaster Street

    542 ft · 11 sec · Lancaster Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Belpre and Watertown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 7
2.34 mi · 14%
Rockland Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
SR 339
0.25 mi · 1%
Norris Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Farson Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Lancaster Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunham
00h 14m from City of Belpre
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Belpre and Chance Rain Showers near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Belpre to Watertown?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dunham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from City of Belpre and 8.5 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Belpre and Chance Rain Showers near Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near Dunham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunham, 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 Dunham.

RAIL

Charleston

109 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Belpre and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 12.89 mi (20.75 km).

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#1 City of Belpre

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population0
Coordinates39.2814300, -81.5970500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Watertown

#2 Watertown

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population1,521
Coordinates39.4659100, -81.6331800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockland Avenue (-81.597051, 39.281438)
End: Lancaster Street (-81.633191, 39.465746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.55 $5.09
Premium $4.79 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $4.30 $2.58 $5.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Belpre and Watertown. The current time is 01:07:22.

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.