How far is Martins Ferry, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Martins Ferry, OH to West Chester, OH is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Village in Belmont County, Ohio USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martins Ferry and West Chester.
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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 · 27 sec
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Continue on North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 11 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1381 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Marion Street
79 m · 6 sec · Marion Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Turn sharp right onto Cadiz Road
152 m · 6 sec · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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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 West Chester.
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.
I 70 West
Merge slight right
22.2 mi · 00h 25m
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 Martins Ferry and Sunny near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martins Ferry to West Chester?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Martins Ferry and 22.9 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martins Ferry and Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Bethesda
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martins Ferry and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 34.08 mi (54.85 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 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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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