How far is Cleveland, OH from Brooklyn Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
6.05 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.14 mi
8.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.14 mi
Kilometers
8.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.05 mi
Kilometers
9.74 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T02:58
Arrive Brooklyn Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Newburgh Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
3 mi
00h 05m
To Brooklyn Heights
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jennings Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hinckley Parkway, Spring Road

    1519 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spring Road

    1191 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 11th Street

    1 km · 2 min · West 11th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Schaaf Road

    45 m · 4 sec · West Schaaf Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Schaaf Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Brooklyn Heights.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jennings Freeway
1.77 mi · 29%
I 71 South
1.21 mi · 20%
West 11th Street
0.64 mi · 11%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 10%
Innerbelt
0.56 mi · 9%
Ontario Street
0.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Jennings Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Freeway

1.77 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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburgh Heights
00h 05m from Cleveland
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 miles from Cleveland and 3 miles from Brooklyn Heights.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Heights.

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 2.9 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 5.8 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 Cleveland and Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 5.14 mi (8.27 km).

Cleveland

#1 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
Brooklyn Heights

#2 Brooklyn Heights

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,479
Coordinates41.4253300, -81.6881800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Brooklyn Heights (-81.68818, 41.42533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.56
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.78 $1.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.89 $1.78
Premium $4.79 $1.01 $2.01
Diesel $4.30 $0.90 $1.81

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Brooklyn Heights. The current time is 02:58:13.

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.