How far is New Middletown, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from New Middletown, OH to West Chester, OH is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 01h 59m.
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 and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Middletown and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Middletown and West Chester.
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Start on Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
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Turn right onto East Garfield Road
149 m · 11 sec · East Garfield Road
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Turn slight left onto Petersburg-Unity Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Petersburg-Unity Road
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Turn left
2802 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on North Market Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Market Street
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Continue straight
946 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Richardson Street
96 m · 7 sec · Richardson Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
10 mi · 18 min · Jackson Street
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Continue straight
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp sharp left
2144 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
70 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit straight
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn right 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 New Middletown and West Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Lake Highway
Take the exit slight right
21.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Middletown to West Chester?
The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Steubenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from New Middletown and 56.1 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Steubenville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
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Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Middletown and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 65.04 mi (104.67 km).
#1 New Middletown
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.9611700, -80.5575700 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.70 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.92 | $31.85 |
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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