How far is Fairport Harbor, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Fairport Harbor, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairport Harbor and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairport Harbor and Cincinnati.
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Start on Plum Street
121 m · 23 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1228 ft · 56 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn right
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Fairport Road
991 ft · 23 sec · Fairport Road
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Continue on Richmond Street
2470 ft · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Turn left
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Kirtland, Mentor-on-the-Lake
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Reynolds Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Reynolds Road
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Turn slight left onto Broadmoor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadmoor Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1866 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairport Harbor and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fairport Harbor and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairport Harbor to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Fairport Harbor and 140.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.38 one way or $72.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairport Harbor and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairport Harbor and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 248.72 mi (400.27 km).
#1 Fairport Harbor
Village in Ohio
| Population | 3,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.7500400, -81.2739900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $36.38 | $72.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $47.04 | $94.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $42.27 | $84.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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