How far is Cleveland, OH from Northfield Center, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Northfield Center, OH is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
19.86 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.14 mi
24.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.86 mi
Kilometers
31.96 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Independence
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Northfield Center
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Northfield Center.

  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

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Valley Road, Independence

    140 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brecksville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Brecksville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chippewa Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chippewa Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge

    1179 ft · 29 sec · Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on West Aurora Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Aurora Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Aurora Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
9.07 mi · 46%
Brecksville Road
2.99 mi · 15%
West Aurora Road
2.51 mi · 13%
Chippewa Road
2.12 mi · 11%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 4%
East Pleasant Valley Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

9.07 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 16m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Northfield Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Northfield Center?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Cleveland and 9.9 miles from Northfield Center.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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 Independence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 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 4.2 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 13.7 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 Independence.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

16 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

38 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

67 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

90 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Northfield Center. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.37 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
Northfield Center

#2 Northfield Center

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population5,846
Coordinates41.3142200, -81.5392900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Northfield Center (-81.53929, 41.31422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.59
Round trip
$5.19
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.59 $5.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.97 $5.94
Premium $4.79 $3.35 $6.71
Diesel $4.30 $3.01 $6.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Northfield Center. The current time is 07:28:10.

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.