How far is Lakewood, OH from Bethlehem, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Bethlehem, OH is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.64 mi
01h 48m
Flight
65.38 mi
105.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.38 mi
Kilometers
105.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.64 mi
Kilometers
142.66 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T22:18
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Congress
OH

Village in Ohio

From Lakewood
44.3 mi
00h 54m
To Bethlehem
44.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West 150th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 154th Street

    149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ontario, Crestline

    2228 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Seltzer Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Seltzer Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Route 61

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 61

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
63.4 mi · 72%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
5.13 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
3.11 mi · 4%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 3%
North Seltzer Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
00h 54m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Lakewood and 44.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Congress, 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 Congress.

RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

71 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 65.38 mi (105.22 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethlehem

Human settlement in Ohio, United States

Population1,110
Coordinates40.8386700, -82.7199000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Bethlehem (-82.7199, 40.83867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.28 $26.55
Premium $4.79 $14.99 $29.99
Diesel $4.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:18:11.

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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.