How far is Cleveland, OH from Brunswick, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Brunswick, OH is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
25.97 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.59 mi
31.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.59 mi
Kilometers
31.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.97 mi
Kilometers
41.79 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Brook Park
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

From Cleveland
13 mi
00h 17m
To Brunswick
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 303: Hinckley, Brunswick

    994 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 303 West: Brunswick

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
21.6 mi · 83%
Center Road
2.08 mi · 8%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
0.56 mi · 2%
Ontario Street
0.45 mi · 2%
SR 303 West
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

13.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brook Park
00h 17m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Brook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Cleveland and 13 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Brook Park

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 Brook Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10 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 4.3 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brook Park.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

25 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

76 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 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
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

City in Ohio

Population35,052
Coordinates41.2381100, -81.8418000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Brunswick (-81.8418, 41.23811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.90 $7.81
Premium $4.79 $4.41 $8.81
Diesel $4.30 $3.96 $7.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Brunswick. The current time is 23:22:31.

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.