How far is Lakewood, OH from Middlefield, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Middlefield, OH is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
49.41 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.53 mi
60.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.53 mi
Kilometers
60.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.41 mi
Kilometers
79.52 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlefield
Tue, May 5, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-05T06:11
Arrive Middlefield
Tue, May 5, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Solon
OH

City

From Lakewood
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Middlefield
24.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

    3099 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Route 422

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon

    2021 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kinsman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Center Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Center Street

    129 m · 15 sec · East Center Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Center Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West High Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 422
15.3 mi · 31%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.65 mi · 18%
Ravenna Road
6.36 mi · 13%
Northwest Freeway
5.01 mi · 10%
Kinsman Road
4.47 mi · 9%
Jennings Freeway
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 422

Merge slight left onto Route 422

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Solon
00h 35m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Solon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Lakewood and 24.7 miles from Middlefield.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Solon

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

25 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

60 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Middlefield. Straight-line distance: 37.53 mi (60.4 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Middlefield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population4,466
Coordinates41.4620000, -81.0737100
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Middlefield (-81.07371, 41.462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.89
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.45 $12.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.38 $14.76
Premium $4.79 $8.33 $16.67
Diesel $4.30 $7.49 $14.98

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Middlefield. The current time is 06:11:47.

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.