Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Martins Ferry, OH
Wolfgang Weiser
The drive from Colerain, OH to Martins Ferry, OH covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunset Heights Road, Colerain Road, Ohio Valley Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Sunset Heights Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Colerain Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ohio Valley Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cadiz Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Martins Ferry, OH.
Start on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 7
Turn left onto SR 647
Turn left
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto SR 7 / Ohio Valley Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left onto SR 647 / Hanover Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Martins Ferry on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
8.1 mi in 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near SR 7 / Ohio Valley Pike.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colerain, OH to Martins Ferry, OH is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (SR 7 / Ohio Valley Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.9 miles (SR 647 / Hanover Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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