Origin
Colerain, OH
Evening in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Cambridge, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cambridge, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to Cambridge, OH covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Barton Road, Barton Colerain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 35.9 mi | 38m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Southgate Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Colerain Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| National Road West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 8th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 35.9 mi, about 38m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,223 veh/hr typical · worst 1,669
Quietest
2 AM
~183 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Cambridge, OH.
1
Start on US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Road
2
Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barton Colerain Road
3
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft
·
12 sec
·
Barton Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barton Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 70
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 70
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 178
Toward SR 209: Cambridge, Byesville
11
Turn right onto SR 209
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southgate Parkway
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 209
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wheeling Avenue
13
Turn right onto West 8th Street
491 ft
·
25 sec
·
West 8th Street
14
Turn right onto Steubenville Avenue
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
Steubenville Avenue
15
Turn left onto North 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Street
16
Turn right onto Foster Avenue
345 ft
·
15 sec
·
Foster Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Foster Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 40 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward SR 209: Cambridge, Byesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 178
Toward SR 209: Cambridge, Byesville
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 22; US 40; SR 209 / Wheeling Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 209 / Wheeling Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
West 8th Street
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.77 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| premium | $4.98 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.60 | $21.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Cambridge, OH
Evening in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
48.1 mi in 1h 5m, mostly highway — 35.9 mi of that is on I 70.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Barton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,276 ft
815 ft
Total Climb
834 ft
Total Descent
1,286 ft
Highest Point
1,276 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
461 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Colerain, OH to Cambridge, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Byesville along the way.
Byesville
45.3 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Colerain, OH
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cambridge, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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