Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
1 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mansfield, OH
Josh Sorenson
Nelsonville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from New Mansfield, OH to Nelsonville, OH covers 13.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 691, Business US 33, SR 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on SR 691. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
1 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 25m highway drive covering 13.4 miles, with most of the trip on SR 691 and Business US 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on SR 691.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 691 and Business US 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Steinmeyer Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Steinmeyer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 56): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 691): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Steinmeyer Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 56
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 691
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Business US 33
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 691 | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Business US 33 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 56 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Steinmeyer Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Five Points Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old State Rte 56 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Mansfield, OH and Nelsonville, OH.
Start on Old State Rte 56
Turn right onto Steinmeyer Road
Continue on Five Points Road
Turn left onto SR 56
Turn right onto SR 691
Continue on SR 691
Turn left onto Business US 33
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from New Mansfield, OH · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from New Mansfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Nelsonville, 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 Nelsonville, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hugh White Nissan
Athens, OH
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 New Mansfield on Thursday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Nelsonville on Thursday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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