How far is Cleveland, OH from North Ridgeville, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to North Ridgeville, OH is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and North Ridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and North Ridgeville.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Berea Freeway
3062 ft · 38 sec · Berea Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West: Toledo
3118 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, SR 10 East: Ohio Turnpike, Lorain Road
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Lorain Road
2194 ft · 1 min · Lorain Road
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Turn right onto Lear Nagle Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lear Nagle Road
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Turn left onto Center Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Avon Belden Road
75 m · 6 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and North Ridgeville.
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.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
7.47 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near North Ridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to North Ridgeville?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 11.4 miles from Cleveland and 11.4 miles from North Ridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near North Ridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Brook Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brook Park.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and North Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).
#1 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 |
#2 North Ridgeville
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 35,104 |
| Coordinates | 41.3894900, -82.0190300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Ridgeville (-82.01903, 41.38949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
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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