How far is Lakewood, OH from Northwood, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Northwood, OH is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.4 mi
03h 16m
Flight
122.64 mi
197.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.64 mi
Kilometers
197.37 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.4 mi
Kilometers
272.62 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Sat, Nov 7, 6:45 PM EST
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Nov 7, 10:01 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Northwood
Sat, Nov 7, 6:45 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EST
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Lakewood
84.6 mi
01h 38m
To Northwood
84.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    26 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Bellefontaine, Kenton

    1770 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto State Route 638

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 638

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Street

    1199 ft · 54 sec · Bellefontaine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 111 West

    11 m · 1 sec · County Road 111 West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 111 West

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
110 mi · 65%
Marysville Road
40.2 mi · 24%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
North Main Street
4.89 mi · 3%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 38m from Lakewood
Leave By
10:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Northwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Lakewood and 84.8 miles from Northwood.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Northwood.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 122.64 mi (197.37 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northwood

Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.

Population0
Coordinates40.4728300, -83.7324300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Northwood (-83.73243, 40.47283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $23.40
Round trip
$46.80
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $23.40 $46.80
Mid-grade $4.50 $26.89 $53.77
Premium $5.04 $30.16 $60.33
Diesel $6.36 $38.01 $76.03

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Northwood. The current time is 15:29:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.