How far is Lakewood, OH from Marlboro, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Marlboro, OH is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.91 mi
01h 29m
Flight
47.62 mi
76.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.91 mi
Kilometers
98.03 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Twinsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Lakewood
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To Marlboro
30.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    872 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus

    2821 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo

    822 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ravenna

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Highland Avenue

    920 ft · 29 sec · West Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    928 ft · 28 sec · North Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    139 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Prospect Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Edison Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Edison Street Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue Northeast

    26 m · 2 sec · Marlboro Avenue Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlboro Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prospect Street
14.3 mi · 23%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi · 23%
Outerbelt South Freeway
9.78 mi · 16%
Ravenna
7.08 mi · 12%
Northwest Freeway
5.01 mi · 8%
Jennings Freeway
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twinsburg
00h 44m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marlboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Twinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Lakewood and 30.4 miles from Marlboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marlboro.

Stop Ideas Near Twinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Marlboro. Straight-line distance: 47.62 mi (76.63 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

Unincorporated community in Stark County, Ohio

Population4,340
Coordinates40.9511700, -81.2139900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Marlboro (-81.21399, 40.95117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.93
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.97 $15.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.12 $18.24
Premium $4.79 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $4.30 $9.25 $18.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Marlboro. The current time is 10:51:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.