How far is West Chester, OH from Martins Ferry, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Martins Ferry, OH is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
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.
Village in Belmont County, Ohio USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Martins Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Martins Ferry.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road
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Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
142 m · 13 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Take the ramp left
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
1260 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Marion Street
141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
73 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Hanover Street
712 ft · 20 sec · Hanover Street
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Turn left
92 m · 22 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 West Chester and Martins Ferry.
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.
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 West Chester and Sunny near Martins Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Martins Ferry?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 West Chester and 23 miles from Martins Ferry.
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 11.9 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 4:24 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 West Chester and Sunny near Martins Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Bethesda
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 Bethesda.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Martins Ferry. Straight-line distance: 34.08 mi (54.85 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 Martins Ferry
City in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 40.0959100, -80.7245300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martins Ferry (-80.72453, 40.09591)
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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