How far is Lakewood, OH from Bedford Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Bedford Heights, OH is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.02 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.73 mi
23.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.73 mi
Kilometers
23.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.02 mi
Kilometers
30.61 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brooklyn Heights
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To Bedford Heights
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Bedford Heights.

  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 right

    872 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus

    2821 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo

    822 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    2846 ft · 40 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Granger Road

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Granger Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Granger Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Libby Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Libby Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
5.01 mi · 26%
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.58 mi · 19%
Libby Road
2.79 mi · 15%
Jennings Freeway
2.34 mi · 12%
I 480 East
1.56 mi · 8%
Warren Road
0.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

4.84 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Heights
00h 15m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Bedford Heights?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Brooklyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Lakewood and 9.5 miles from Bedford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brooklyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

9 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

75 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bedford Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.7 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bedford Heights

#2 Bedford Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population10,397
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.5273400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Bedford Heights (-81.52734, 41.417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.84 $5.68
Premium $4.79 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.30 $2.88 $5.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Bedford Heights. The current time is 23:31:33.

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.