How far is Heath, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Heath, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heath and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath and Lakewood.
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Start on Wegee Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wegee Road
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Turn right
113 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
1720 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
761 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on East Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on N Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1743 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 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 Heath and Lakewood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Heath and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heath to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Heath and 102.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heath and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Beach City
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 Beach City.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heath and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 118.05 mi (189.98 km).
#1 Heath
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 11,035 |
| Coordinates | 39.9561800, -80.7837000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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