How far is Brewster, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Brewster, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.58 mi
01h 07m
Flight
54.99 mi
88.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.88 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
Copley
OH

Township of Ohio

From Brewster
31.3 mi
00h 33m
To Cleveland
28.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brewster and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewster and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabash Avenue South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1755 ft · 35 sec · Lincoln Way West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lillian Gish Boulevard Southwest

    144 m · 11 sec · Lillian Gish Boulevard Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
52.7 mi · 89%
Manchester Avenue Southwest
2.66 mi · 4%
Millersburg Road Southwest
2.51 mi · 4%
Main Avenue West
1.44 mi · 2%
Wabash Avenue South
1.23 mi · 2%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

52.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copley
00h 33m from Brewster
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brewster and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brewster to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Copley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Brewster and 28.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brewster and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Copley

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

50 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

97 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 54.99 mi (88.5 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Ohio

Population2,143
Coordinates40.7070000, -81.5981800
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Wabash Avenue South (-81.598079, 40.706999)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.91 $17.82
Premium $4.79 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.30 $9.04 $18.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewster and Cleveland. The current time is 04:19:56.

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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.