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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Valley Road, Independence
140 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Brecksville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Brecksville Road
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Turn left onto Chippewa Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Chippewa Road
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Continue on Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge
1179 ft · 29 sec · Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge
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Continue on West Aurora Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Aurora Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Independence.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Northfield Center. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.37 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 Northfield Center
Township in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 5,846 |
| Coordinates | 41.3142200, -81.5392900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield Center (-81.53929, 41.31422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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