How far is Freedom Dam, OH from Brimfield, OH?

The driving distance from Freedom Dam, OH to Brimfield, OH is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
12.4 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.48 mi
16.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.48 mi
Kilometers
16.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.96 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brimfield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Freedom Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom Dam
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Brimfield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Freedom Dam
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
Sugar Bush Knolls
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Freedom Dam
6.2 mi
00h 12m
To Brimfield
6.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Freedom Dam and Brimfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freedom Dam and Brimfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Richfield Hudson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richfield Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Streetsboro Road

    1827 ft · 37 sec · Streetsboro Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Diagonal Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Diagonal Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Overlook Road

    2409 ft · 1 min · Overlook Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 43

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 43

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mantua Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Mantua Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Haymaker Parkway

    1609 ft · 33 sec · Haymaker Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · South Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 43

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 43

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tallmadge Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Tallmadge Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallmadge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freedom Dam and Brimfield.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 43
3.7 mi · 30%
Diagonal Road
3.66 mi · 30%
North Mantua Street
1.55 mi · 13%
South Water Street
1.54 mi · 12%
Richfield Hudson Road
0.8 mi · 6%
Overlook Road
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Diagonal Road

Keep slight left to continue on Diagonal Road

3.66 mi · 00h 09m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Bush Knolls
00h 12m from Freedom Dam
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Freedom Dam and Chance Rain Showers near Brimfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freedom Dam to Brimfield?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Sugar Bush Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Freedom Dam and 6.2 miles from Brimfield.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Freedom Dam and Chance Rain Showers near Brimfield.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Bush Knolls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sugar Bush Knolls, 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 Sugar Bush Knolls.

RAIL

Alliance

38 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

44 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

65 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

118 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom Dam and Brimfield. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.87 km).

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#1 Freedom Dam

Freedom Dam is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2445000, -81.2848300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Brimfield

#2 Brimfield

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio

Population10,332
Coordinates41.1000600, -81.3465000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Richfield Hudson Road (-81.284742, 41.2447)
End: Tallmadge Road (-81.346503, 41.099999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.87 $3.73
Premium $4.79 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.30 $1.89 $3.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom Dam and Brimfield. The current time is 09:44:16.

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.