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Maps Directions to Put-in-Bay Ohio

Maps Directions For Your Island Getaway!

Maps Directions to Put-in-Bay that are printable are located in our downloadable Put-in-Bay Island Guide. Your Put-in-Bay maps directions page will guide you around the crown jewel of the Lake Erie Islands, South Bass Island. More than half a million people visit Put-in-Bay —nicknamed the Key West of the North-every year. Getting to Put-in-Bay island is half the fun! The island is located in Lake Erie, approximately 5 miles from Catawba Island and Port Clinton, Ohio.

The Lake Erie Island area is a beautiful section of the Lake Erie basin. Fishing, sailing, and island-hopping are frequent and regular seasonal activities in the summer, while ice fishing is the top selection for wintertime. Below are regional maps directions of the Put-in-Bay area to help you plan your trip. The main ferry routes are marked. Maps directions to Put-in-Bay are included below from 6 major cities near you.

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Maps Directions For Once You Have Arrived

Once you have arrived at Put-in-Bay, our local Put-in-Bay maps will show you where things are located on the island. Below is a Put-in-Bay map showing the most popular Put-in-Bay Hotels available. The maps directions are broken down by resort hotels and Put-in-Bay Villa Rentals. The landing spots for the island ferries are also shown. All one must do before arriving is to reserve your Put-in-Bay Golf Cart to get you to and from. Golf carts are licensed motor vehicle on the island and driven and treated like cars. Reservations are strongly recommended. Put-in-Bay Taxis are also available.

Maps Directions - Map of Put-in-Bay island
Cleveland, Ohio:

Proceed west on Ohio Route 2 and exit on State Route 163 North Port Clinton for the Jet Express or Ohio Route 53 North for the Miller Boat Line. 50 miles

Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio:

Take I-75 North to Ohio Route 6. (Bowling Green Exit) Proceed on Route 6 to Ohio Route 53 North in Fremont Ohio. North on Ohio Route 53 to Ohio Route 2 East, then exit 163 North Port Clinton for the Jet Express or Ohio Route 53 North for the Miller Boat Line. Be sure to print out Put-in-Bay Map for your arrival. 215 miles 

Detroit, Michigan:

Take I-75 South to Toledo & take the I-280 split South to The Oregon exit which is Ohio Route 2 exit. Exit on Ohio Route 2 and go East. Exit 163 North Port Clinton for the Jet Express or Ohio Route 53 North for the Miller Boat Line. 90 Miles

Indianapolis, Indiana:

Take I-69 North to the Indiana/Ohio Turnpike and proceed east thru Indiana and into Ohio. Exit on Ohio Route 53 in Fremont, Ohio and go North on Ohio Route 53 to Ohio Route 2  heading East, then exit 163 North Port Clinton for the Jet Express or Ohio Route 53 North for the Miller Boat Line. 275 Miles

Chicago, Illinois:

Take the Indiana/Ohio Turnpike east thru Indiana and into Ohio. Exit on Ohio Route 53 in Fremont, Ohio and go North on Ohio Route 53 to Ohio Route 2 East, then exit 163 North Port Clinton for the Jet Express or Ohio Route 53 North for the Miller Boat Line. 280 Miles

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike West into Ohio and take the Ohio Route 250 North exit. North on Ohio Route 250 to Ohio Route 2 West, then exit 163 North Port Clinton for the Jet Express or Ohio Route 53 North for the Miller Boat Line. 210 Miles