How far is Cleveland, OH from Pittsfield, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Pittsfield, OH is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.07 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.72 mi
52.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.07 mi
Kilometers
59.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 6:18 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T17:30
Arrive Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 6:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
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
North Olmsted
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
18.5 mi
00h 24m
To Pittsfield
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 20/State Route 301

    7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301

  16. 16

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wakeman Belden Road

    634 ft · 10 sec · Wakeman Belden Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wakeman Belden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
8.55 mi · 23%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.29 mi · 22%
Route 20/State Route 301
6.98 mi · 19%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 16%
Oberlin Elyria Road
2.08 mi · 6%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
1.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

8.29 mi · 00h 10m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Olmsted
00h 24m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Clear near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Cleveland and 18.6 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Olmsted

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

15 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

66 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.66 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
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

Population1,663
Coordinates41.2371600, -82.2207400
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Pittsfield (-82.22074, 41.23716)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
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
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.71
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.85 $9.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.56 $11.11
Premium $4.79 $6.27 $12.55
Diesel $4.30 $5.64 $11.28

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Pittsfield. The current time is 17:30:10.

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.