How far is Geneva, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Geneva, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Lakewood.
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Start on West Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right
1893 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva and Lakewood.
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.
South Broadway
Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geneva and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Willoughby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Geneva and 26.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Geneva and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Willoughby
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 Willoughby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 49.24 mi (79.24 km).
#1 Geneva
City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.8050500, -80.9481500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
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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