How far is Lorain, OH from Pemberville, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Pemberville, OH is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Pemberville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Pemberville.
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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
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Pemberville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Pemberville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pemberville Road
4 m · 1 sec · Pemberville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Scotch Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Scotch Ridge Road
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Continue on East Front Street
1 km · 2 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
102 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
27 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
33 m · 7 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Perry Street
41 m · 6 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Pemberville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pemberville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Pemberville?
The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Lorain and 39 miles from Pemberville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pemberville.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Pemberville. Straight-line distance: 66.3 mi (106.7 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 Pemberville
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 41.4108900, -83.4610400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pemberville (-83.46104, 41.41089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
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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