How far is Lakewood, OH from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
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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
19 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
7.7 mi · 9 min · State Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Road
1270 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Baumhart Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baumhart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Erie Avenue
943 ft · 18 sec · West Erie Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Overlook Road
593 ft · 32 sec · Overlook Road
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Turn left onto Berkley Road
907 ft · 43 sec · Berkley Road
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Turn right onto Commings Road
856 ft · 38 sec · Commings Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commings Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
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
19 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Vermilion-on-the-Lake?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lakewood and 16.4 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Sheffield
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 Sheffield.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Vermilion-on-the-Lake. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.2 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vermilion-on-the-Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 11,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.4283800, -82.3237700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vermilion-on-the-Lake (-82.32377, 41.42838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
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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