How far is Lakewood, OH from New Albany, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to New Albany, OH is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and New Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and New Albany.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
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Continue on West 150th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Turn right onto West 154th Street
149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street
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Take the ramp left
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
98.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Granville Street
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Turn right onto State Road 605
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 605
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 605
45 m · 3 sec · State Road 605
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 605
1578 ft · 25 sec · State Road 605
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Continue on New Albany - Condit Road
3 mi · 5 min · New Albany - Condit Road
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Continue on North High Street
1671 ft · 32 sec · North High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and New Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 154th Street
Keep slight right
98.9 mi · 01h 47m
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 New Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to New Albany?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Lakewood and 63.1 miles from New Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near New Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 110.29 mi (177.49 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Albany
City in Ohio
| Population | 11,072 |
| Coordinates | 40.0811700, -82.8087900 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Albany (-82.80879, 40.08117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.49 | $32.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
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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