How far is Lakewood, OH from Cambridge, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Cambridge, OH is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.68 mi
02h 27m
Flight
100.84 mi
162.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.84 mi
Kilometers
162.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.39 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, May 31, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-31T00:38
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Massillon
OH

Town in Ohio, USA

From Lakewood
58.9 mi
01h 13m
To Cambridge
58.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    1995 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cadiz Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Beatty Avenue

    2436 ft · 2 min · Beatty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    842 ft · 42 sec · North 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Foster Avenue

    625 ft · 27 sec · Foster Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Foster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
71.5 mi · 61%
Willow Freeway
25 mi · 21%
Northwest Freeway
4.84 mi · 4%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.87 mi · 2%
Warren Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Cadiz Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Massillon
01h 13m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Massillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Lakewood and 58.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Massillon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

38 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 100.84 mi (162.29 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population10,323
Coordinates40.0311800, -81.5884600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Cambridge (-81.58846, 40.03118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.79 $19.88 $39.76
Diesel $4.30 $17.86 $35.72

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Cambridge. The current time is 00:38:29.

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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.