How far is Lorain, OH from Bethlehem, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Bethlehem, OH is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.37 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.82 mi
81.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.82 mi
Kilometers
81.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.82 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sat, May 30, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-05-30T20:46
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Norwalk
OH

City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
33.2 mi
00h 48m
To Bethlehem
33.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward SR 2 West: Sandusky

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 2

    19.2 mi · 21 min · State Route 2

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Huron, Norwalk

    1211 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mudbrook Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mudbrook Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Shaw Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    14.2 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1378 ft · 23 sec · Plymouth Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1396 ft · 24 sec · Plymouth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Gamble Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · North Gamble Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 61

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  19. 19

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 2
19.2 mi · 29%
West Main Street
15.9 mi · 24%
North Gamble Street
8.5 mi · 13%
Mudbrook Road
4.77 mi · 7%
State Route 61
3.49 mi · 5%
Whittlesey Avenue
3.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 2

Continue on State Route 2

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 48m from Lorain
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Clear near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Lorain and 33.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Clear near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

24 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

46 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

82 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

89 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 50.82 mi (81.79 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethlehem

Human settlement in Ohio, United States

Population1,110
Coordinates40.8386700, -82.7199000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Bethlehem (-82.7199, 40.83867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.93 $19.85
Premium $4.79 $11.21 $22.42
Diesel $4.30 $10.07 $20.14

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Bethlehem. The current time is 20:46:17.

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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.