Heath, OH Road Trips
Heath, OH serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 155-mile quick runs to 224-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Heath, OH spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
223.6 mi
Middletown, OH
Quickest Drive
2h 1m
Colerain, OH
Plan Around Heath, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Heath, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Heath, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Heath, OH
Driving from Heath, OH
Expect an average of 190 miles and about 3h 47m behind the wheel when leaving Heath, OH. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 23m), while the shortest is just 155 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Heath, OH most often head toward Middletown, OH (223.6 mi, 4h 23m) and Youngstown, OH (155.4 mi, 3h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 190-mile trip from Heath, OH, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Heath, OH and 3 routes heading into Heath, OH, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 155 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Heath, OH covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 23m. Shorter options start at just 155 miles.
The average route from Heath, OH runs about 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 190-mile trip from Heath, OH costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Heath, OH include Middletown, OH and Youngstown, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Heath, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,545
Median Income
$74,773
Median Home Value
$215,000
Median Age
42.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Heath, OH at a Glance
Founded
1952
Elevation
860 ft
Area
4 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1008645), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Heath, OH
Heath is a city in Licking County in the state of Ohio.
Davis-Shai House. a restored 1800s farmhouse, owned by the city, that hosts various tea and luncheon events. 1 Great Circle Earthworks. (updated Dec 2018)
1 Heath City Water Park. A pool complex with a lazy river, water slides, splash playground, and other facilities. (updated Dec 2018)
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, 789 Hebron Rd, ☏ +1 740 281-0909. (updated Dec 2018) La Paloma Mexican Restaurant, 1112 Hebron Rd, ☏ +1 740 522-1195. (updated Dec 2018)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 773 Hebron Rd, ☏ +1 740 522-0770. 1 Hampton Inn Heath-Newark, 1008 Hebron Rd, ☏ +1 740 788-8991. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon. (updated Dec 2018)
1 Newark-Heath Airport. A general aviation airport and home of the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program Office. (updated Dec 2018) From Interstate 70, take the State Route 79 North exit 129B and go north 6 miles. From State Route 16, take the State Route 79 South exit and go south 2 miles.
Heath has no mass transit, so a vehicle will be needed to travel in the city. There are two bike trails in the city. The Buckeye Scenic Trail connects with Newark.
Travel tips adapted from Heath (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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