How far is Brooklyn, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, OH to Lorain, OH is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Lorain.
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Start on Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Denison Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Denison Avenue
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Turn left onto Lorain Avenue
89 m · 14 sec · Lorain Avenue
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
1041 ft · 32 sec · West Boulevard
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 90 West: Toledo
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
15.5 mi · 19 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
1268 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Continue on West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Lorain.
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.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
15.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Lorain?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Brooklyn and 16.2 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Village.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Brooklyn
Borough of New York City, New York, United States
| Population | 10,637 |
| Coordinates | 41.4397700, -81.7354100 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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