How far is Lorain, OH from North Bloomfield, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to North Bloomfield, OH is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
81.7 mi
01h 53m
Flight
68.04 mi
109.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.04 mi
Kilometers
109.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.7 mi
Kilometers
131.48 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bloomfield
Mon, Apr 20, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Mon, Apr 20, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-20T09:39
Arrive North Bloomfield
Mon, Apr 20, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedford Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
40.8 mi
00h 56m
To North Bloomfield
40.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Monday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Monday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and North Bloomfield.

  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 right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

    3099 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Route 422

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon

    2021 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kinsman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Center Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Center Street

    129 m · 15 sec · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Center Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West High Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Kinsman Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    894 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 East
22.1 mi · 27%
Route 422
15.3 mi · 19%
Kinsman Road
14.6 mi · 18%
Ravenna Road
6.36 mi · 8%
Outerbelt South Freeway
5.61 mi · 7%
Ohio Turnpike
5.54 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 480 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland

20.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford Heights
00h 56m from Lorain
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Lorain and Chance Snow Showers near North Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to North Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Bedford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lorain and 40.9 miles from North Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Lorain and Chance Snow Showers near North Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

17 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and North Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 68.04 mi (109.5 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
North Bloomfield

#2 North Bloomfield

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,874
Coordinates41.4642200, -80.8684200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: North Bloomfield (-80.86842, 41.46422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.22 $24.43
Premium $4.79 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $4.30 $12.40 $24.79

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and North Bloomfield. The current time is 09:39:05.

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.