How far is Lorain, OH from New Lyme, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to New Lyme, OH is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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County in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and New Lyme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and New Lyme.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
16.1 mi · 18 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward Vrooman Road
1071 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Vrooman Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Painesville Warren Road
35 m · 3 sec · Painesville Warren Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Continue on Plank Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
130 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
30 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Lyme.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
18.4 mi · 00h 23m
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 Lyme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to New Lyme?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Noble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Lorain and 43.3 miles from New Lyme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Lyme.
Stop Ideas Near Noble
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noble.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and New Lyme. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.88 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 Lyme
Township of Ohio
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 41.6047800, -80.7809200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Lyme (-80.78092, 41.60478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.13 | $26.25 |
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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