How far is West Chester, OH from Hambden, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Hambden, OH is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Hambden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Hambden.
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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
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
6.9 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Mayfield Road
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 East: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills
1549 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mayfield Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Mayfield Road
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Turn left onto Caves Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road
9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue
899 ft · 35 sec · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on North Hambden Street
1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto North State Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · North State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Hambden.
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
70.3 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hambden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Hambden?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from West Chester and 61.9 miles from Hambden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hambden.
Stop Ideas Near Greensburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Hambden. Straight-line distance: 95.26 mi (153.31 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 Hambden
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.6042200, -81.1456500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hambden (-81.14565, 41.60422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
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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