Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharon, OH
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Rochester, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Sharon, OH to Rochester, OH is 12.6 miles and takes about 25m via I 77 and Wolf Run Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a straightforward connection between two points, suitable for a quick hop. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently with minimal fuss. The drive is mostly a simple transition from interstate to local roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Wolf Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| McConnelsville Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road Elijah Danford | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Hickory Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Hills Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~653 veh/hr typical · worst 889
Quietest
2 AM
~53 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon, OH and Rochester, OH.
Start on SR 78
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 77
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 821
Continue on SR 821
Turn left onto SR 215
Turn left onto Hickory Hill Road
Continue on Hickory Hills Road
Turn right onto CR 14
At end of road, turn right onto Halleys Ridge Road
Turn left onto CR 14
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SR 821: Belle Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto SR 821 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Hickory Hill Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Halleys Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $5.23 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Sharon on Friday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Rochester on Friday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
About 30% of this 12.6-mile route is on the interstate, with the longest continuous stretch on I 77 being 3.8 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like Wolf Run Road and McConnelsville Road. Expect a mix of highway cruising and more local road driving as you approach your destination. The change from faster highway speeds to surface road conditions will be noticeable.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.4 miles (SR 821 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
551 ft
Total Descent
488 ft
Highest Point
1,036 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
291 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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