How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Lyndhurst, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
29 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.68 mi
42.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.68 mi
Kilometers
42.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29 mi
Kilometers
46.67 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndhurst
Sat, Apr 25, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 25, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-25T10:45
Arrive Lyndhurst
Sat, Apr 25, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
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
Macedonia
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Lyndhurst
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Lyndhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Lyndhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North

    145 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brainard Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Brainard Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    3202 ft · 1 min · Mayfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn uturn

    40 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Lyndhurst.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
10.5 mi · 36%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 29%
Outerbelt East Freeway
7.4 mi · 26%
Brainard Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Mayfield Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

10.5 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macedonia
00h 19m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Lyndhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Lyndhurst?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 14.5 miles from Lyndhurst.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Lyndhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Macedonia

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

26 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

102 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Lyndhurst. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.93 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Lyndhurst

#2 Lyndhurst

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population13,242
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.4887300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Lyndhurst (-81.48873, 41.52005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.33 $8.65
Premium $4.79 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $4.30 $4.39 $8.78

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Lyndhurst. The current time is 10:45:06.

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.