How far is Lakewood, OH from Moreland Hills, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Moreland Hills, OH is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.33 mi
31.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.33 mi
Kilometers
31.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.37 mi
Kilometers
42.44 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Garfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Moreland Hills
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Moreland Hills.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard

    2119 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lander Circle

    92 m · 5 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Chagrin Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
9.5 mi · 36%
Northwest Freeway
5.01 mi · 19%
Chagrin Boulevard
3.4 mi · 13%
Jennings Freeway
2.34 mi · 9%
I 480 East
1.56 mi · 6%
Outerbelt East Freeway
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

4.84 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield Heights
00h 20m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Moreland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Moreland Hills?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lakewood and 13.2 miles from Moreland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Moreland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Moreland Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Moreland Hills

#2 Moreland Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,302
Coordinates41.4478300, -81.4276200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Moreland Hills (-81.42762, 41.44783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.95 $7.89
Premium $4.79 $4.45 $8.91
Diesel $4.30 $4.00 $8.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Moreland Hills. The current time is 00:59:20.

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.