How far is Amherst, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Amherst, OH to Lorain, OH is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lorain County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Lorain.
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Start on the route
67 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Street
75 m · 13 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3270 ft · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto South Leavitt Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Leavitt Road
Turn left onto South Leavitt Road
3.74 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Lorain?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brownhelm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Amherst and 2.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.70 one way or $1.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Brownhelm
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownhelm.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 4.33 mi (6.97 km).
#1 Amherst
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978200, -82.2223800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.81 | $1.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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