How far is Lakewood, OH from Brecksville, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Brecksville, OH is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Brecksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Brecksville.
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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
8 mi · 10 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Valley Road, Independence
140 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Brecksville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Brecksville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brecksville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Brecksville.
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.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
8.02 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brecksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Brecksville?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 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?
Newburgh Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lakewood and 10.4 miles from Brecksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brecksville.
Stop Ideas Near Newburgh Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburgh Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Brecksville. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.02 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brecksville
City in Ohio
| Population | 13,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.3197800, -81.6267900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brecksville (-81.62679, 41.31978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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