How far is Marlboro, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Marlboro, OH to Lorain, OH is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
80.71 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.12 mi
98.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.71 mi
Kilometers
129.89 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlboro
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlboro
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
Peninsula
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Marlboro
37.9 mi
00h 47m
To Lorain
42.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marlboro Avenue Northeast

    26 m · 6 sec · Marlboro Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edison Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Edison Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ravenna Avenue Northeast

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Ravenna Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Prospect Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1357 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    923 ft · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    37 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1302 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo

    2119 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.3 mi · 51%
Ravenna Avenue Northeast
11.3 mi · 14%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
7.21 mi · 9%
South Prospect Street
2.92 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

41.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peninsula
00h 47m from Marlboro
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marlboro 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 Marlboro to Lorain?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Marlboro and 42.8 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peninsula

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlboro and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 61.12 mi (98.36 km).

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#1 Marlboro

Unincorporated community in Stark County, Ohio

Population4,340
Coordinates40.9511700, -81.2139900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Marlboro Avenue Northeast (-81.214196, 40.951177)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.79 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $4.30 $12.27 $24.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlboro and Lorain. The current time is 07:44:31.

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.