How far is Dublin, OH from North Ridgeville, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to North Ridgeville, OH is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.56 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.99 mi
170.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.99 mi
Kilometers
170.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.56 mi
Kilometers
194.03 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Dublin
60.3 mi
01h 11m
To North Ridgeville
60.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Dublin and North Ridgeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and North Ridgeville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road

    52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive

    1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue

    764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

    2686 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    3098 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
84.9 mi · 70%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 11%
Avon Belden Road
13.2 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.91 mi · 4%
Wooster Street
0.87 mi · 1%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

84.3 mi · 01h 31m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 11m from Dublin
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to North Ridgeville?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Dublin and 60.3 miles from North Ridgeville.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and North Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.57 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
North Ridgeville

#2 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: North Ridgeville (-82.01903, 41.38949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.49
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.75 $31.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.79 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $4.30 $18.29 $36.58

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 Dublin and North Ridgeville. The current time is 02:05:19.

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.