How far is Lorain, OH from North Fork Village, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to North Fork Village, OH is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
186.84 mi
03h 47m
Flight
152.9 mi
246.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.9 mi
Kilometers
246.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.84 mi
Kilometers
300.69 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fork Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive North Fork Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
93.5 mi
01h 53m
To North Fork Village
93.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and North Fork Village.

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    35.2 mi · 46 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Chillicothe

    1162 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Fork Drive

    1013 ft · 44 sec · North Fork Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fork Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
102 mi · 55%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
35.2 mi · 19%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 4%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
3.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 53m from Lorain
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near North Fork Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to North Fork Village?

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Lorain and 93.4 miles from North Fork Village.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.42 one way or $48.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near North Fork Village.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and North Fork Village. Straight-line distance: 152.9 mi (246.07 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 North Fork Village

Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio

Population1,991
Coordinates39.3359000, -83.0290700
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: North Fork Village (-83.02907, 39.3359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.96 L · about $24.42
Round trip
$48.83
13.18 gal · 49.92 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.42 $48.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.95 $55.91
Premium $4.79 $31.57 $63.13
Diesel $4.30 $28.36 $56.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and North Fork Village. The current time is 06:22:14.

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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.