How far is Mentor, OH from Brecksville, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Brecksville, OH is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Brecksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Brecksville.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
1348 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
143 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Valley Road, Independence
140 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Brecksville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Brecksville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brecksville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Brecksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mentor and Partly Sunny near Brecksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Brecksville?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Woodmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Mentor and 17.9 miles from Brecksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor and Partly Sunny near Brecksville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodmere.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Brecksville. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brecksville
City in Ohio
| Population | 13,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.3197800, -81.6267900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brecksville (-81.62679, 41.31978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.83 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
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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