How far is Brooklyn, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
6.83 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.62 mi
7.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.62 mi
Kilometers
7.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.83 mi
Kilometers
10.99 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-05-01T13:38
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
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
Newburgh Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Brooklyn
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Cleveland
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memphis Avenue

    3279 ft · 2 min · Memphis Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fulton Road

    2428 ft · 1 min · Fulton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Drive

    1542 ft · 36 sec · Park Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fulton Road

    2786 ft · 1 min · Fulton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North

    2879 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North

    3039 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  13. 13

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  15. 15

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
2.54 mi · 37%
Fulton Road
0.99 mi · 14%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 13%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi · 10%
Memphis Avenue
0.62 mi · 9%
Park Drive
0.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight right

1.42 mi · 00h 02m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburgh Heights
00h 07m from Brooklyn
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Newburgh Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Brooklyn and 3.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Newburgh Heights

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 Newburgh Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 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 5.9 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburgh Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

37 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 4.62 mi (7.43 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

Population10,637
Coordinates41.4397700, -81.7354100
Altitude233
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: Ridge Road (-81.735281, 41.439769)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $0.89
Round trip
$1.78
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.89 $1.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.79 $1.15 $2.30
Diesel $4.30 $1.03 $2.07

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 Brooklyn and Cleveland. The current time is 13:38:01.

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.