How far is Brookfield, OH from Cortland, OH?

The driving distance from Brookfield, OH to Cortland, OH is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
16.53 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.48 mi
16.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cortland
Fri, May 1, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Fri, May 1, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-05-01T04:51
Arrive Cortland
Fri, May 1, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Howland Center
OH

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

From Brookfield
8.3 mi
00h 10m
To Cortland
8.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Cortland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Cortland.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren-Sharon Road

    92 m · 9 sec · Warren-Sharon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula

    2269 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 305: Cortland, Hartford

    1344 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilson Sharpsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilson Sharpsville Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast

    2371 ft · 47 sec · Niles Cortland Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Mecca Street

    1784 ft · 40 sec · Mecca Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and Cortland.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 11 North
5.6 mi · 34%
Wilson Sharpsville Road
1.5 mi · 9%
South High Street
0.83 mi · 5%
Niles Cortland Road Northeast
0.45 mi · 3%
Mecca Street
0.34 mi · 2%
SR 305
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.12 mi · 00h 08m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland Center
00h 10m from Brookfield
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookfield and Chance Rain Showers near Cortland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookfield to Cortland?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Howland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Brookfield and 8.3 miles from Cortland.

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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookfield and Chance Rain Showers near Cortland.

Stop Ideas Near Howland Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

47 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

84 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

111 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.86 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Township of Ohio

Population8,261
Coordinates41.2339500, -80.5695200
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Cortland

#2 Cortland

City in Ohio

Population6,741
Coordinates41.3303300, -80.7253600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren-Sharon Road (-80.569511, 41.234178)
End: North High Street (-80.725359, 41.33033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.46 $4.92
Premium $4.79 $2.78 $5.56
Diesel $4.30 $2.50 $4.99

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Cortland. The current time is 04:51:40.

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.