How far is Cleveland, OH from New Waterford, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to New Waterford, OH is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.07 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.14 mi
116.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.14 mi
Kilometers
116.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.07 mi
Kilometers
138.51 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Waterford
Tue, May 26, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, May 26, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-26T09:39
Arrive New Waterford
Tue, May 26, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Freedom
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Cleveland
43 mi
00h 53m
To New Waterford
43.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and New Waterford.

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2435 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1838 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    45.2 mi · 48 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown

    1515 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Columbiana-Waterford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Columbiana-Waterford Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
45.2 mi · 53%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 10%
Market Street
7.05 mi · 8%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 6%
Columbiana-Waterford Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

45.2 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
00h 53m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near New Waterford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to New Waterford?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Cleveland and 43.1 miles from New Waterford.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near New Waterford.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Freedom, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freedom.

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

55 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

81 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and New Waterford. Straight-line distance: 72.14 mi (116.1 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
New Waterford

#2 New Waterford

City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates40.8450600, -80.6145200
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: New Waterford (-80.61452, 40.84506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.26
Round trip
$22.53
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.26 $22.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.90 $25.79
Premium $4.79 $14.56 $29.12
Diesel $4.30 $13.08 $26.17

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and New Waterford. The current time is 09:39:09.

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.