If you are planning a trip from New Franklin to Colerain, you are looking at a straightforward 83.6-mile journey across the Ohio landscape. Expect to spend about 2 hours on the road, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 250, US 62, and Cadiz-Harrisville Road to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. This route is entirely contained within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two Ohio communities. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a direct, no-fuss drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from New Franklin, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
42.6 mi
54m
US 62
9.8 mi
15m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
West Main Street
4.9 mi
7m
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
3.9 mi
6m
High Mill Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi
6m
West Market Street
2.2 mi
3m
South Main Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 42.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin, OH and Colerain, OH.
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Start on West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·West Nimisila Road
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.0 mi·3 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on CR 212
3.8 mi·6 min·High Mill Avenue Northwest
4
Turn left onto CR 212A
1.2 mi·2 min·Revere Avenue Northwest
5
Turn slight left onto SR 236
1.7 mi·2 min·Erie Avenue Northwest
6
Continue on SR 236
0.3 mi·34 sec·1st Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto SR 236
331 ft·8 sec·Lake Avenue Northwest
8
Turn left onto SR 21
3.9 mi·6 min·Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21
9.8 mi·15 min·US 62; SR 21
10
Continue on US 250
3.0 mi·3 min·US 250
11
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi·7 min·US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi·10 min·US 250
13
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
15
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·US 250
16
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
17
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi·3 min·West Market Street
18
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 250
1.7 mi·2 min·Colerain Road
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Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic bottlenecks. Since the entire trip covers 83.6 miles without any mandatory stops, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to plan for overnight rest. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before leaving New Franklin, as a $13 fuel budget is a solid baseline for a standard vehicle. To make the most of your travel, prioritize keeping a steady pace during the long 42.6-mile stretch on US 250. Staying alert during the final transition onto Cadiz-Harrisville Road will ensure you finish your trip safely and efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.8 miles from New Franklin, OH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colerain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Franklin, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Franklin, OH
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from New Franklin, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 250 for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip|~16m in|SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
7
26.2 mi into trip|~42m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
42.7 mi into trip|~1h in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
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42.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.97 one way
$25.95 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$14.40
$28.80
premium
$4.91
$16.16
$32.31
diesel
$5.61
$18.46
$36.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.78
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Franklin, OH
Evening
in New Franklin on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colerain, OH
Evening
in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 42.6 miles along US 250. While the route maintains a steady pace, be prepared for the transition from broader highways onto the Cadiz-Harrisville Road, which shifts the experience toward local infrastructure. You can expect a consistent driving environment that balances efficient highway miles with the tighter turns of smaller connectors. By the time you reach Colerain, the road character will have evolved from the primary thoroughfares into a more localized driving experience.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on US 250.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 250 and US 62. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Franklin, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
42.7 mi in|~1h|via US 250; SR 800
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (SR 236 / Lake Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colerain, OH before heading back.
