How far is Lakewood, OH from Bellaire, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Bellaire, OH is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Bellaire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Bellaire.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
21.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Continue on West Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1947 ft · 39 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp left
700 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1157 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 48th Street
107 m · 12 sec · 48th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Noble Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Noble Street
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Continue on Noble Street
1196 ft · 29 sec · Noble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 34th Street
717 ft · 27 sec · 34th Street
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Turn left onto Belmont Street
6 m · 1 sec · Belmont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belmont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Bellaire.
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 21
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Bellaire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Bellaire?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Lakewood and 71.5 miles from Bellaire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Bellaire.
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 Lakewood and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellaire
Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.0161800, -80.7423100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellaire (-80.74231, 40.01618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
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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