How far is West Chester, OH from New Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to New Middletown, OH is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 02h 21m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and New Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and New Middletown.
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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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Turn left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1831 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 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
1679 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Dresden Avenue
757 ft · 16 sec · Dresden Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
10 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Richardson Street
96 m · 7 sec · Richardson Street
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Turn right
1093 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
3161 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Garfield Road
149 m · 15 sec · East Garfield Road
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Turn left onto Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and New Middletown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near New Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to New Middletown?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 48.8 miles from West Chester and 48.8 miles from New Middletown.
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 32.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near New Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Steubenville
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 Steubenville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and New Middletown. Straight-line distance: 65.04 mi (104.67 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 New Middletown
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.9611700, -80.5575700 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Middletown (-80.55757, 40.96117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.81 | $29.61 |
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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