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

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to New London, OH is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
33.97 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.97 mi
Kilometers
54.67 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Henrietta
OH

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

From Lorain
17 mi
00h 27m
To New London
17 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 611

    1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franke Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baumhart Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Baumhart Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Telegraph Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Edison Hwy

    1382 ft · 23 sec · Edison Hwy

  10. 10

    Continue on Edison Highway

    1 km · 60 sec · Edison Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Savannah Vermilion Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Savannah Vermilion Road

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    684 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3103 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    56 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 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 New London.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Street
13.9 mi · 41%
Baumhart Road
5.66 mi · 17%
Telegraph Road
3.73 mi · 11%
Savannah Vermilion Road
3.44 mi · 10%
West Erie Avenue
3.09 mi · 9%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

River Street

Continue straight

7.1 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
00h 27m from Lorain
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Lorain and 17 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near New London.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

17 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

37 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
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Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

108 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and New London. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 New London

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population2,345
Coordinates41.0850500, -82.3998900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: New London (-82.39989, 41.08505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.89
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.45 $8.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.09 $10.18
Premium $4.79 $5.75 $11.50
Diesel $4.30 $5.16 $10.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and New London. The current time is 00:30:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.