How far is Lyndhurst, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.29 mi
01h 01m
Flight
36.2 mi
58.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.2 mi
Kilometers
58.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.72 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Lyndhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndhurst
2026-04-16T01:41
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndhurst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rocky River
OH

City in Ohio

From Lyndhurst
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Lorain
28.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    5.3 mi · 14 min · Mayfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road

    2044 ft · 56 sec · Kenilworth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Derbyshire Road

    601 ft · 22 sec · Derbyshire Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Euclid Heights Boulevard

    1422 ft · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Avenue

    2576 ft · 58 sec · Cedar Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Carnegie Avenue

    2559 ft · 1 min · Carnegie Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 105th Street

    2676 ft · 1 min · East 105th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Opportunity Corridor

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Opportunity Corridor

  10. 10

    Continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
18.6 mi · 39%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 11%
Mayfield Road
5.34 mi · 11%
Troy Lee James Highway
2.7 mi · 6%
Opportunity Corridor
2.14 mi · 4%
Henderson Drive
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

18.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky River
00h 30m from Lyndhurst
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyndhurst to Lorain?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lyndhurst and 28.8 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lyndhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky River

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 Rocky River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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 7.9 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 Rocky River.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

24 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndhurst and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 36.2 mi (58.26 km).

Lyndhurst

#1 Lyndhurst

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population13,242
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.4887300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.488612, 41.520051)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.21 $14.42
Premium $4.79 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $4.30 $7.32 $14.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndhurst and Lorain. The current time is 01:41:44.

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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.