How far is Garfield Heights, OH from Fairmount, OH?

The driving distance from Garfield Heights, OH to Fairmount, OH is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.8 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.09 mi
11.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.09 mi
Kilometers
11.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.8 mi
Kilometers
15.77 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Fri, Nov 6, 3:43 PM EST
Return by in Garfield Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield Heights
2026-11-06T15:21
Arrive Fairmount
Fri, Nov 6, 3:43 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Garfield Heights
10:00 PM EST
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
Newburgh Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Garfield Heights
4.9 mi
00h 11m
To Fairmount
4.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield Heights and Fairmount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garfield Heights and Fairmount.

  1. 1

    Start on Turney Road

    10 m · 8 sec · Turney Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granger Road

    1381 ft · 31 sec · Granger Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 119th Street

    1942 ft · 1 min · East 119th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McCracken Road

    778 ft · 29 sec · McCracken Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    1661 ft · 46 sec · Henry Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry Street

    1683 ft · 51 sec · Henry Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East 93rd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 93rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Woodhill Road

    2641 ft · 1 min · Woodhill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckeye Road

    57 m · 8 sec · Buckeye Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shaker Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Shaker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    666 ft · 21 sec · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    2884 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2135 ft · 52 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ambleside Drive

    865 ft · 32 sec · Ambleside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1732 ft · 39 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard

    1390 ft · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Derbyshire Road

    664 ft · 23 sec · Derbyshire Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road

    2044 ft · 58 sec · Kenilworth Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mayfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mayfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lee Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Lee Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield Heights and Fairmount.

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
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
234.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 93rd Street
2.2 mi · 22%
Broadway Avenue
1.41 mi · 14%
Mayfield Road
1.09 mi · 11%
Shaker Boulevard
0.75 mi · 8%
Henry Street
0.63 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East 93rd Street

Continue on East 93rd Street

2.2 mi · 00h 04m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburgh Heights
00h 11m from Garfield Heights
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Garfield Heights and Light Rain near Fairmount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garfield Heights to Fairmount?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Newburgh Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Garfield Heights and 4.9 miles from Fairmount.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garfield Heights and Light Rain near Fairmount.

Stop Ideas Near Newburgh 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 Newburgh Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 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 8.5 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburgh Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

37 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garfield Heights and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 7.09 mi (11.41 km).

Garfield Heights

#1 Garfield Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population27,272
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.6059600
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairmount

Positioned in the eastern section of Cuyahoga County, this locality forms a significant part of the Greater Cleveland suburban landscape.

Population0
Coordinates41.5158900, -81.5692900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Garfield Heights (-81.60596, 41.417)
End: Fairmount (-81.56929, 41.51589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.79
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $1.39 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.56 $1.60 $3.19
Premium $5.10 $1.79 $3.57
Diesel $6.39 $2.24 $4.47

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Garfield Heights and Fairmount. The current time is 15:21:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.