How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from North Ridgeville, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to North Ridgeville, OH is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
41.27 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.27 mi
Kilometers
66.41 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
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
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To North Ridgeville
20.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and North Ridgeville.

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    27.9 mi · 30 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lorain Road

    1517 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lorain Road West

    838 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lorain Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Root Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Root Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bainbridge Road

    1996 ft · 59 sec · Bainbridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1618 ft · 39 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
27.9 mi · 68%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 20%
Root Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Lorain Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 1%
I 80
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 26m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near North Ridgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to North Ridgeville?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 20.6 miles from North Ridgeville.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near North Ridgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

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 Broadview Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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 6.6 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 9 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 Broadview Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and North Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
North Ridgeville

#2 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: North Ridgeville (-82.01903, 41.38949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.19 $12.39
Premium $4.79 $6.99 $13.99
Diesel $4.30 $6.28 $12.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and North Ridgeville. The current time is 03:40:32.

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.