How far is Martins Ferry, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Martins Ferry, OH to Mentor, OH is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
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.
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martins Ferry and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martins Ferry and Mentor.
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Start on the route
92 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
680 ft · 18 sec · Hanover Street
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
982 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on East Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street
1642 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martins Ferry and Mentor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Martins Ferry and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martins Ferry to Mentor?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Martins Ferry and 83.3 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martins Ferry and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near Bolivar
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 Bolivar.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martins Ferry and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 113.15 mi (182.1 km).
#1 Martins Ferry
City in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 40.0959100, -80.7245300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $3.83 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.54 | $49.09 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
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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