How far is Lakewood, OH from North Ridgeville, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to North Ridgeville, OH is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and North Ridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and North Ridgeville.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1148 ft · 37 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Toledo
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
32 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2 mi · 4 min · Avon Belden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and North Ridgeville.
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.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near North Ridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to North Ridgeville?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Lakewood and 8.8 miles from North Ridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near North Ridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Village.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and North Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.09 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Ridgeville
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 35,104 |
| Coordinates | 41.3894900, -82.0190300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Ridgeville (-82.01903, 41.38949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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