Martins Ferry, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is 108.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m via Water Street, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a trip primarily on surface roads, offering a more grounded experience compared to interstate travel. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Martins Ferry, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Water Street
59.1 mi
1h 8m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
Colerain Road
3.8 mi
5m
Sunset Heights Road
3.2 mi
4m
East Market Street
2.2 mi
3m
SR 7
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martins Ferry, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
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Start on this road
301 ft·24 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto SR 647
0.1 mi·18 sec·Hanover Street
3
Turn right onto SR 7
1.7 mi·2 min·SR 7
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
5
Turn right onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
6
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
7
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
8
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
9
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
10
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
11
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
12
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
14
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
15
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
16
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
59 mi·1 hr 8 min·Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 5AToward Broad BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi·31 sec·Broad Boulevard
19
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft·2 sec·2nd Street
20
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, 1-day drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Martins Ferry in the morning should get you to Cuyahoga Falls with plenty of daylight to spare. Since there are no recommended stops, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps after driving the first 50 miles or so. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto the surface roads, and aim to fill up before you leave Martins Ferry as the $17 fuel cost is an estimate for the entire trip.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Martins Ferry, OH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 miles.
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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuyahoga Falls, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martins Ferry, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Martins Ferry, OH
This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Martins Ferry, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 107.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 647 / Hanover Street
Turn right onto SR 647 / Hanover Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
48.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
6
48.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.7 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward Broad Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward Broad Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.79 one way
$33.58 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$18.64
$37.27
premium
$4.91
$20.91
$41.82
diesel
$5.61
$23.89
$47.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.36
$5.19
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.47
$4.33
EV Truck/SUV
43.3
0
$15.15
$6.92
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Martins Ferry, OH
Afternoon
in Martins Ferry on Sunday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Afternoon
in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Cadiz, OH
54 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 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
2h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 108.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only a 3% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 59.1 miles on Water Street. After leaving Water Street, you'll transition to local roads like Cadiz-Dennison Road and Cadiz-Harrisville Road. Be prepared for a more rural cruising experience as you navigate through towns and countryside.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on Water Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 647 / Hanover Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 647 / Hanover Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Martins Ferry, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
New Philadelphia
48.3 mi in|~1h 11m|via US 250; SR 800
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 108.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on Water Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 647 / Hanover Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cuyahoga Falls, OH before heading back.
