How far is Cleveland, OH from Norton, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Norton, OH is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.36 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.63 mi
52.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.63 mi
Kilometers
52.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.52 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 12:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Cleveland
18.2 mi
00h 24m
To Norton
18.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Norton.

  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

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224 East, I 77 Alternate South: Akron

    1207 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton

    1266 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Cleveland Massillon Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 72%
State Route 21
6.21 mi · 17%
I 76
1.36 mi · 4%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Orange Avenue
0.67 mi · 2%
South Cleveland Massillon Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

26 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 24m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Clear near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Norton?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Cleveland and 18.2 miles from Norton.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Clear near Norton.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richfield, 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 Richfield.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Norton. Straight-line distance: 32.63 mi (52.51 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
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#2 Norton

Situated in Summit County, Ohio, southwest of the city of Akron, this municipality rests at an approximate elevation of 1,066 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0292200, -81.6381800
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Norton (-81.63818, 41.02922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.50 $5.75 $11.51
Premium $5.04 $6.46 $12.91
Diesel $6.36 $8.14 $16.27

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Norton. The current time is 10:33:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.