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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.74 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
11.4 mi
00h 16m
To North Ridgeville
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

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.

  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 left to continue on Berea Freeway

    3062 ft · 38 sec · Berea Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West: Toledo

    3118 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, SR 10 East: Ohio Turnpike, Lorain Road

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lorain Road

    2194 ft · 1 min · Lorain Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lear Nagle Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lear Nagle Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avon Belden Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
8.55 mi · 38%
Outerbelt South Freeway
7.47 mi · 33%
Center Ridge Road
1.66 mi · 7%
Lear Nagle Road
1.29 mi · 6%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 3%
I 480 West
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brook Park
00h 16m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 9.2 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 5.6 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 12.6 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 North Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 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
North Ridgeville

#2 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: North Ridgeville (-82.01903, 41.38949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.93
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and North Ridgeville. The current time is 01:23:18.

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.