How far is Baltimore, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Baltimore, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.2 mi
02h 38m
Flight
120.65 mi
194.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.2 mi
Kilometers
261.03 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 29, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 29, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-29T01:09
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, Apr 29, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Baltimore
72.1 mi
01h 19m
To Lakewood
90.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    2807 ft · 47 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Baltimore-Somerset Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore-Somerset Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Road Southwest

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto National Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · National Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North High Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · North High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

    833 ft · 19 sec · Enterprise Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N

    3259 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

    1185 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.7 mi · 44%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 10%
Mount Vernon Road
12.5 mi · 8%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
6.32 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 19m from Baltimore
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baltimore and Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Baltimore and 90.2 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Baltimore and Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 120.65 mi (194.17 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates39.8453400, -82.6007200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-82.600719, 39.845357)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.67 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.44 gal · 43.34 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.26 $48.53
Premium $4.79 $27.40 $54.80
Diesel $4.30 $24.62 $49.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Lakewood. The current time is 01:09:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.