How far is West Chester, OH from Bridgewater, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Bridgewater, OH is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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
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City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Bridgewater.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
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
32.6 mi · 35 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right
3249 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on Nassau Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Nassau Street
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Continue on Lisbon Street Northeast
9.9 mi · 17 min · Lisbon Street Northeast
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Continue on New Garden Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · New Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto Rochester Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Rochester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Bridgewater.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 36.8 miles from West Chester and 36.9 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
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 West Chester and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 45.14 mi (72.65 km).
#1 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Township in Williams County, Ohio
| Population | 1,435 |
| Coordinates | 40.8286700, -80.9892600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-80.98926, 40.82867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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