How far is East Palestine, OH from Swoope, VA?
The driving distance from East Palestine, OH to Swoope, VA is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Palestine and Swoope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Palestine and Swoope.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Rebecca Street
969 ft · 29 sec · West Rebecca Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Taggart Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Taggart Street
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Continue on Taggart Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Taggart Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Taggart Road
70 m · 4 sec · Taggart Road
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Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard
8.5 mi · 13 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
2229 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
3223 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southern Beltway
17 mi · 18 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
45.2 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grafton Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Webster Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Mansfield Drive
566 ft · 12 sec · Mansfield Drive
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Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on North Crim Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crim Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on Row Avenue North
1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Corridor H
6.5 mi · 8 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Beverly Pike
5.5 mi · 8 min · Beverly Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
11.1 mi · 13 min · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue straight
22.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto US 250
7 mi · 9 min · US 250
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Continue on Mountain Turnpike
13.2 mi · 18 min · Mountain Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highland Turnpike
18.1 mi · 25 min · Highland Turnpike
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Continue on Shenandoah Mountain Drive
6.9 mi · 9 min · Shenandoah Mountain Drive
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Continue on Hankey Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Hankey Mountain Highway
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Continue on Churchville Avenue
2460 ft · 1 min · Churchville Avenue
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Turn right onto Buffalo Gap Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Gap Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkersburg Turnpike
74 m · 7 sec · Parkersburg Turnpike
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Turn left onto Hewitt Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Hewitt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Palestine and Swoope.
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 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Palestine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swoope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Palestine to Swoope?
The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from East Palestine and 156.3 miles from Swoope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.2 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 5:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.98 one way or $77.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Palestine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swoope.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Palestine and Swoope. Straight-line distance: 198.08 mi (318.78 km).
#1 East Palestine
Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339500, -80.5403500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swoope
Swoope is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1581900, -79.2064200 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hewitt Road (-79.206643, 38.157946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $38.98 | $77.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $44.63 | $89.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $45.28 | $90.56 |
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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