How far is Lakewood, OH from Barberton, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Barberton, OH is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
45.02 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.93 mi
54.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.02 mi
Kilometers
72.46 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barberton
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-12T22:02
Arrive Barberton
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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 Lakewood
22.5 mi
00h 30m
To Barberton
22.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Marginal Drive

    92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2653 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224 East, I 77 Alternate South: Akron

    1207 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Barber Road

    1359 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Barber Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Barber Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street Northwest

    2404 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue

    1343 ft · 51 sec · West Hopocan Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road North

    1483 ft · 46 sec · Wooster Road North

  18. 18

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
25 mi · 55%
State Route 21
6.21 mi · 14%
Northwest Freeway
4.84 mi · 11%
I 76
2.91 mi · 6%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.87 mi · 4%
Barber Road
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

25 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 30m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Lakewood and 22.5 miles from Barberton.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lakewood and Barberton. Straight-line distance: 33.93 mi (54.61 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Barberton

#2 Barberton

City in Ohio, USA

Population25,815
Coordinates41.0128300, -81.6051200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Barberton (-81.60512, 41.01283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.74 $13.49
Premium $4.79 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $4.30 $6.84 $13.69

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Barberton. The current time is 22:02:35.

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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.