How far is Lorain, OH from New Franklin, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to New Franklin, OH is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
88.55 mi
01h 58m
Flight
72.56 mi
116.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.55 mi
Kilometers
142.5 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Franklin
Thu, Apr 30, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 30, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-30T10:45
Arrive New Franklin
Thu, Apr 30, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Lorain
44.2 mi
00h 59m
To New Franklin
44.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and New Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    1889 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent

    1704 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ravenna

    16.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Union Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · North Union Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.4 mi · 47%
Ravenna
21.8 mi · 25%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.19 mi · 7%
North Union Avenue
2.97 mi · 3%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

35.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 59m from Lorain
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near New Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to New Franklin?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Lorain and 44.3 miles from New Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near New Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and New Franklin. Straight-line distance: 72.56 mi (116.77 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
New Franklin

#2 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,101
Coordinates40.7983900, -81.0920400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: New Franklin (-81.09204, 40.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.28 $26.55
Premium $4.79 $14.99 $29.99
Diesel $4.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and New Franklin. The current time is 10:45:35.

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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.