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Trip from East Palestine, OH to Summitville, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

East Palestine, OH

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Trip Overview

East Palestine, OH to Summitville, OH is 25.4 miles and takes about 45m via SR 517, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short jaunt stays within the Midwest and the state of Ohio, offering a straightforward drive for those looking for a brief transition between locations. With only 25.4 miles to cover, this route is ideal for a quick hop, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. You'll primarily be on state routes, making for a generally uncomplicated journey. Consider this an easy leg of a larger trip or a simple move between two nearby points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 517 7.7 mi 13m
South Lincoln Avenue 5.1 mi 8m
SR 518 4.4 mi 7m
SR 558 2.5 mi 4m
Waterford Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
SR 644 1.6 mi 2m
Bacon Avenue 1 mi 1m
North Market Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 517 — 7.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Palestine, OH and Summitville, OH.

1

Start on this road

109 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Rebecca Street

162 ft · 8 sec · West Rebecca Street
3

Turn right onto SR 170

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Market Street
4

Turn right onto SR 46; SR 558

0.4 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
5

Continue on SR 46; SR 558

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bacon Avenue
6

Continue on SR 46; SR 558

1.8 mi · 3 min · Waterford Avenue
7

Turn left onto SR 558

2.5 mi · 4 min · SR 558
8

Continue on SR 517

7.7 mi · 13 min · SR 517
9

Turn left onto SR 45; SR 164; SR 517

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Market Street
10

Turn right onto SR 164

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Washington Street
11

Turn left onto SR 164

5.1 mi · 8 min · South Lincoln Avenue
12

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 518

1.6 mi · 2 min · SR 518
13

Turn left onto SR 518

2.8 mi · 5 min · SR 518
14

At end of road, turn left onto SR 644

1.6 mi · 2 min · SR 644
15

Arrive at destination

SR 644

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Rebecca Street

Turn right onto West Rebecca Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 170 / North Market Street

Turn right onto SR 170 / North Market Street

Navigation decision point

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 164 / West Washington Street

Turn right onto SR 164 / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 164 / South Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto SR 164 / South Lincoln Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
23.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | SR 644

At end of road, turn left onto SR 644

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.90 one way

$7.81 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.40 $8.80
premium $4.99 $4.99 $9.97
diesel $4.80 $4.80 $9.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.22 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

East Palestine, OH

Late night in East Palestine on Sunday

Local time

5:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:11AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:21AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Summitville, OH

Late night in Summitville on Sunday

Local time

5:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

W 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:11AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:21AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1 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

45m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 64% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles on SR 517, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The route transitions between SR 517, South Lincoln Avenue, and SR 518, suggesting a mix of maintained state roads that should keep you moving efficiently. Expect a drive that feels direct and purposeful, without significant detours or slow-downs on typically well-kept Ohio state highways.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on SR 517.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 517 and South Lincoln Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Rebecca Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 25.4 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: near the start (West Rebecca Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 170 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (SR 164 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,219 ft 944 ft

Total Climb

499 ft

Total Descent

386 ft

Highest Point

1,219 ft

~5.4 mi in

Elevation Range

275 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

The Courthouse Inn and Restaurant

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

25min in 0.1 mi from route

The Steel Trolley Diner

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

25min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pondi's

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

25min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lisbon, OH

Lisbon Historic District

District

Around the midpoint, right off the route

25min in 0.2 mi from route

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in East Palestine, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1828

East Palestine is a city of 4,800 people (2020) in Columbiana County, Ohio. Large storage and preserving facilities made East Palestine the leading city for orchards in the area. Its name is pronounced "East Pal-es-teen", not "-ine".

Arriving in Summitville, 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 45m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on SR 517. 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: near the start (West Rebecca Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 170 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (SR 164 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summitville, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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