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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lorain County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Baumhart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Telegraph Road
4 m · 1 sec · Telegraph Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Edison Hwy
1382 ft · 23 sec · Edison Hwy
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Continue on Edison Highway
1 km · 60 sec · Edison Highway
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Turn left onto Savannah Vermilion Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Savannah Vermilion Road
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Continue on River Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
684 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · River Street
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Turn left
3103 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Main Street
56 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and New London.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and New London. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).
#1 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 41.0850500, -82.3998900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-82.39989, 41.08505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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