How far is Lakewood, OH from Fairport Harbor, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Fairport Harbor, OH is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Fairport Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Fairport Harbor.
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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 right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeland Freeway
15.7 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 283, SR 535: Painesville, Fairport Harbor
810 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Richmond Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Continue on Fairport Road
753 ft · 18 sec · Fairport Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1228 ft · 56 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Plum Street
121 m · 17 sec · Plum Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plum Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Fairport Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lakeland Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Lakeland Freeway
15.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Fairport Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Fairport Harbor?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Euclid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lakewood and 19.5 miles from Fairport Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Fairport Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Euclid
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euclid.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Fairport Harbor. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.8 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairport Harbor
Village in Ohio
| Population | 3,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.7500400, -81.2739900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairport Harbor (-81.27399, 41.75004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
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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