How far is Hambden, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Hambden, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hambden and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hambden and Cleveland.
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Start on North State Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · North State Avenue
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Continue on Concord Hambden Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1053 ft · 26 sec · Auburn Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Auburn Road
102 m · 8 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto State Route 44
1768 ft · 45 sec · State Route 44
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Turn left
1625 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 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 right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street
973 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street
583 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
918 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockwell Avenue
77 m · 9 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hambden and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 44
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hambden and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hambden to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Willoughby Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Hambden and 18.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hambden and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Willoughby Hills
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 Hills.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hambden and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 29.33 mi (47.21 km).
#1 Hambden
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.6042200, -81.1456500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
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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