How far is Lakewood, OH from Unity, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Unity, OH is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
226.04 mi
04h 47m
Flight
200.79 mi
323.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.79 mi
Kilometers
323.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.04 mi
Kilometers
363.78 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sun, May 3, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-03T01:45
Arrive Unity
Sun, May 3, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lakewood
113 mi
02h 23m
To Unity
113 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue

    25.9 mi · 39 min · Leesburg Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1507 ft · 25 sec · South East Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Union Pike

    20.4 mi · 31 min · West Union Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Graces Run Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Graces Run Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wheat Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wheat Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wheat Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
146 mi · 65%
Leesburg Avenue
25.9 mi · 11%
West Union Pike
20.4 mi · 9%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 5%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 4%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 23m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Widespread Frost near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Lakewood and 113 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.57 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Widespread Frost near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Unity. Straight-line distance: 200.79 mi (323.14 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Unity

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population9,309
Coordinates38.8917400, -83.5232500
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Unity (-83.52325, 38.89174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $29.57
Round trip
$59.13
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.57 $59.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.85 $67.70
Premium $4.79 $38.22 $76.45
Diesel $4.30 $34.35 $68.69

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Unity. The current time is 01:45:59.

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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.