How far is Bellaire, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Bellaire, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
171.97 mi
02h 49m
Flight
115.38 mi
185.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.97 mi
Kilometers
276.76 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bellaire
Wed, May 13, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
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
Wilmot
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Bellaire
74.7 mi
01h 24m
To Lakewood
97.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belmont Street

    6 m · 3 sec · Belmont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 34th Street

    717 ft · 24 sec · 34th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Noble Street

    1196 ft · 27 sec · Noble Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Noble Street

    2014 ft · 42 sec · Noble Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 43rd Street

    84 m · 11 sec · 43rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    2151 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 48th Street

    97 m · 10 sec · 48th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    761 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Colerain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  34. 34

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  36. 36

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
36.4 mi · 21%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 13%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 9%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 6%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 5%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmot
01h 24m from Bellaire
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Bellaire and 97.2 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmot

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilmot, 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 Wilmot.

RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population3,957
Coordinates40.0161800, -80.7423100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Belmont Street (-80.742258, 40.016166)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.98
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.49 $44.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.75 $51.50
Premium $4.79 $29.08 $58.15
Diesel $4.30 $26.13 $52.25

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Lakewood. The current time is 22:28:29.

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.