How far is Brimfield, OH from Freedom Dam, OH?

The driving distance from Brimfield, OH to Freedom Dam, OH is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.2 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.48 mi
16.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.48 mi
Kilometers
16.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.2 mi
Kilometers
19.64 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freedom Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Brimfield
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brimfield
2026-04-19T11:03
Arrive Freedom Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brimfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kent
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Brimfield
6.1 mi
00h 13m
To Freedom Dam
6.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brimfield and Freedom Dam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brimfield and Freedom Dam.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallmadge Road

    21 m · 10 sec · Tallmadge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 43

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 43

  3. 3

    Continue on South Water Street

    1791 ft · 47 sec · South Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2234 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Franklin Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    143 m · 16 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gougler Avenue

    1602 ft · 55 sec · Gougler Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Mantua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Mantua Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 43

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 43

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Diagonal Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Diagonal Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Streetsboro Road

    1827 ft · 37 sec · Streetsboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Richfield Hudson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richfield Hudson Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richfield Hudson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brimfield and Freedom Dam.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diagonal Road
4.64 mi · 38%
State Route 43
2.87 mi · 24%
Franklin Avenue
1.34 mi · 11%
North Mantua Street
1.03 mi · 8%
Richfield Hudson Road
0.8 mi · 7%
Streetsboro Road
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Diagonal Road

Turn right onto Diagonal Road

4.64 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 13m from Brimfield
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brimfield and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Freedom Dam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brimfield to Freedom Dam?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Brimfield and 6.1 miles from Freedom Dam.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brimfield and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Freedom Dam.

Stop Ideas Near Kent

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

48 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

66 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

118 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brimfield and Freedom Dam. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.87 km).

Brimfield

#1 Brimfield

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio

Population10,332
Coordinates41.1000600, -81.3465000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
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#2 Freedom Dam

Freedom Dam is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2445000, -81.2848300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Brimfield (-81.3465, 41.10006)
End: Freedom Dam (-81.28483, 41.2445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.19
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.59 $3.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.82 $3.65
Premium $4.79 $2.06 $4.12
Diesel $4.30 $1.85 $3.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brimfield and Freedom Dam. The current time is 11:03:58.

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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.