How far is Carthage, NY from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Carthage, NY to Cleveland, OH is about 412.6 miles (664 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 353 miles (568.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Cleveland.
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Start on State Street
1166 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1002 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2002 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Champion Street
1 km · 1 min · Champion Street
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Continue on State Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Park Drive
729 ft · 21 sec · Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thompson Boulevard
60 m · 6 sec · Thompson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Thompson Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 232
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 232
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Continue on County Road 62
667 ft · 17 sec · County Road 62
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Turn left onto Cady Road
1076 ft · 24 sec · Cady Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
2487 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
145.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on AMVETS Memorial Highway
100.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street
973 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street
583 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
918 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockwell Avenue
77 m · 9 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Cleveland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
146 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Carthage and Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 412.6 miles (664 km) and usually takes 08h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.9 miles from Carthage and 206.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 353 miles (568.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.75 one way or $125.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carthage and Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Clarence
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 Clarence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 353.01 mi (568.12 km).
#1 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 664 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $4.31 | $62.75 | $125.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $70.92 | $141.84 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $76.70 | $153.40 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $94.20 | $188.41 |
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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