How far is Brimfield, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Brimfield, OH to Lorain, OH is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
67.44 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.78 mi
80.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.44 mi
Kilometers
108.53 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Brimfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brimfield
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brimfield
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
North Royalton
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Brimfield
30.4 mi
00h 36m
To Lorain
37 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brimfield and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallmadge Road

    21 m · 10 sec · Tallmadge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 43

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 43

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howe Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Howe Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Howe Road

    63 m · 4 sec · East Howe Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Howe Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Tallmadge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Broad Boulevard

    160 m · 18 sec · Broad Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 51%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 12%
Howe Road
3.47 mi · 5%
East Howe Road
2.66 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Royalton
00h 36m from Brimfield
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brimfield and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brimfield to Lorain?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

North Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Brimfield and 37 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brimfield and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near North Royalton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Royalton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Royalton.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

32 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

68 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

84 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brimfield and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 49.78 mi (80.11 km).

Brimfield

#1 Brimfield

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio

Population10,332
Coordinates41.1000600, -81.3465000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallmadge Road (-81.346503, 41.099999)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.64
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.82 $17.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.10 $20.19
Premium $4.79 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $4.30 $10.24 $20.49

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 Brimfield and Lorain. The current time is 03:24:14.

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.