Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
140 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lyme, OH
Erik Karits
The drive from New Lyme, OH to West Chester, OH covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 11, I 77, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on State Route 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70 miles from New Lyme, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 140 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 140 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 11 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.9 miles on State Route 11.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 11 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.7 miles in near SR 11.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 140 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (SR 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 11 toward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 South: Marietta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Lyme, OH and West Chester, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Newcomerstown.
Cleveland
30Th Street Northeast
Martindale Road Northeast
Akron
Newcomerstown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 11 | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| I 77 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| SR 225 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| US 250 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| I 76 | 11 mi | 11m |
| SR 258 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Johnson Avenue | 6 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Lyme, OH and West Chester, OH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto SR 46
Turn right onto US 6
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Continue on I 76
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 225
Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225
Continue on US 224; SR 225
Turn left onto SR 225
Take the ramp
Continue on US 62T
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Take the exit
Continue on CR 208
Turn left onto SR 43
Turn slight left onto SR 43
Continue on SR 43
Turn slight left onto SR 43
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
Continue on SR 800
At end of road, turn left onto SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Turn left onto SR 800
Turn slight right onto SR 800
Turn right onto SR 258
Turn left onto SR 342
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chester, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Lyme, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lyme, OH
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from New Lyme, OH · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.3 miles from New Lyme, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into West Chester, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Chester, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$21.73 one way
$43.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in New Lyme on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in West Chester on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
34°F
Logtown, OH
70 mi in
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
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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