How far is Green, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Green, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.39 mi
00h 58m
Flight
40.5 mi
65.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.5 mi
Kilometers
65.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.39 mi
Kilometers
85.93 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Green
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green
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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Green
26.7 mi
00h 29m
To Lakewood
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Brookview Court

    32 m · 7 sec · Brookview Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Ridge Drive

    825 ft · 36 sec · Walnut Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge View Drive

    151 m · 27 sec · Ridge View Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Steese Road

    1658 ft · 47 sec · Steese Road

  5. 5

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

    1750 ft · 38 sec · Greensburg Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    26 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    49 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    32 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    116 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Arlington Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Arlington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North: Akron

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo

    2562 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard

    68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green and Lakewood.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
41.1 mi · 77%
Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 9%
South Arlington Road
2.54 mi · 5%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 3%
Warren Road
1.22 mi · 2%
I 490 West
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 29m from Green
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Green and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Green and 26.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Green and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 40.5 mi (65.18 km).

Green

#1 Green

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Population25,678
Coordinates40.9458900, -81.4831700
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookview Court (-81.483184, 40.945891)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.93
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.97 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.97 $15.95
Premium $4.79 $9.01 $18.01
Diesel $4.30 $8.09 $16.18

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 Green and Lakewood. The current time is 02:27:31.

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.