How far is West Chester, OH from New Waterford, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to New Waterford, OH is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.33 mi
02h 01m
Flight
57.03 mi
91.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.03 mi
Kilometers
91.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.33 mi
Kilometers
143.76 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Waterford
Tue, May 26, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, May 26, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-26T09:42
Arrive New Waterford
Tue, May 26, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wintersville
OH

City in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
44.6 mi
01h 00m
To New Waterford
44.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and New Waterford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and New Waterford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1831 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1253 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and New Waterford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
24 mi · 27%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16 mi · 18%
River Lake Highway
5.57 mi · 6%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 3%
South Philadelphia Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wintersville
01h 00m from West Chester
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near New Waterford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to New Waterford?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Wintersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from West Chester and 44.7 miles from New Waterford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near New Waterford.

Stop Ideas Near Wintersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wintersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wintersville.

RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

98 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

102 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and New Waterford. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).

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#1 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
New Waterford

#2 New Waterford

City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates40.8450600, -80.6145200
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: New Waterford (-80.61452, 40.84506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.36 $26.72
Premium $4.79 $15.09 $30.18
Diesel $4.30 $13.56 $27.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and New Waterford. The current time is 09:42:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.