How far is Carey, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Carey, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carey and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carey and Lakewood.
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Start on East Findlay Street
21 m · 5 sec · East Findlay Street
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Turn right onto North Vance Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Vance Street
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Turn right onto South County Road 591
4.1 mi · 7 min · South County Road 591
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Continue on Tiffin Street
1 km · 1 min · Tiffin Street
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Continue on South County Road 591
3.9 mi · 7 min · South County Road 591
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Turn straight onto West County Road 51
2.7 mi · 4 min · West County Road 51
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
3213 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.3 mi · 34 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
40 m · 11 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1492 ft · 45 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carey and Lakewood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Carey and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carey to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Carey and 51.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Carey and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carey and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 90.09 mi (144.99 km).
#1 Carey
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,586 |
| Coordinates | 40.9525600, -83.3824200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.48 | $34.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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