How far is Lakewood, OH from New Franklin, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to New Franklin, OH is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and New Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and New Franklin.
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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 left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Canton
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kenmore Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton
2875 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
2221 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
6.1 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
1964 ft · 54 sec · West Nimisila Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Nimisila Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and New Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to New Franklin?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Lakewood and 25.9 miles from New Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and New Franklin. Straight-line distance: 39.64 mi (63.8 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Franklin
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 14,275 |
| Coordinates | 40.9417200, -81.5415100 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Franklin (-81.54151, 40.94172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
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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