How far is Swoope, VA from East Palestine, OH?
The driving distance from Swoope, VA to East Palestine, OH is about 285.2 miles (459 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Town in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swoope and East Palestine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swoope and East Palestine.
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Start on Hewitt Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Hewitt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkersburg Turnpike
74 m · 6 sec · Parkersburg Turnpike
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Turn left onto Buffalo Gap Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Churchville Avenue
2460 ft · 60 sec · Churchville Avenue
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Continue on Hankey Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Hankey Mountain Highway
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Continue on Shenandoah Mountain Drive
6.9 mi · 9 min · Shenandoah Mountain Drive
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Continue on Highland Turnpike
18.1 mi · 25 min · Highland Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mountain Turnpike
13.2 mi · 18 min · Mountain Turnpike
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Continue on US 250
9.3 mi · 13 min · US 250
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.2 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
1 km · 51 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Take the exit left
1729 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
6.5 mi · 7 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Row Avenue North
1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Crim Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crim Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
3035 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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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 Mansfield Drive
566 ft · 8 sec · Mansfield Drive
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Barbour County Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto I 68 West
2311 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2240 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington
3196 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
48.5 mi · 54 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Southern Beltway
18.5 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
3 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Chippewa
1813 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
8.6 mi · 13 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn left onto Taggart Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Taggart Road
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Rebecca Street
969 ft · 34 sec · East Rebecca Street
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Turn left
33 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 Swoope and East Palestine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
48.5 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Swoope and Chance Rain Showers near East Palestine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swoope to East Palestine?
The road trip is about 285.2 miles (459 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Swoope and 142.6 miles from East Palestine.
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 87.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.85 one way or $79.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Swoope and Chance Rain Showers near East Palestine.
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 Swoope and East Palestine. Straight-line distance: 198.08 mi (318.78 km).
#1 Swoope
Swoope is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1581900, -79.2064200 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Palestine
Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339500, -80.5403500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palestine (-80.54035, 40.83395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $3.96 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.56 | $89.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.58 | $113.15 |
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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