How far is Lakewood, OH from Northridge, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Northridge, OH is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.41 mi
03h 52m
Flight
170.86 mi
274.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.86 mi
Kilometers
274.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.41 mi
Kilometers
330.58 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T04:58
Arrive Northridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lakewood
102.7 mi
01h 56m
To Northridge
102.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West 150th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 154th Street

    149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Needmore Road

    2383 ft · 50 sec · Needmore Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Dixie Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Dixie Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
131 mi · 64%
West Freeway
61.1 mi · 30%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
I 75 South
3.45 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

129 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 56m from Lakewood
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Northridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Lakewood and 102.8 miles from Northridge.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Northridge.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 170.86 mi (274.98 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Northridge

Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States

Population8,487
Coordinates39.8075600, -84.1968900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Northridge (-84.19689, 39.80756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.72
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.86 $53.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.75 $61.51
Premium $4.79 $34.73 $69.46
Diesel $4.30 $31.20 $62.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Northridge. The current time is 04:58:32.

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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.