How far is Mentor, OH from Brimfield, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Brimfield, OH is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
48.77 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.12 mi
62.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.49 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brimfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-10-15T20:27
Arrive Brimfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mentor
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
Bedford
OH

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

From Mentor
24.4 mi
00h 35m
To Brimfield
24.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Brimfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Brimfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ravenna

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 43

    5 mi · 10 min · State Route 43

  11. 11

    Continue on North Mantua Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Mantua Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Haymaker Parkway

    1609 ft · 33 sec · Haymaker Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · South Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 43

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 43

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tallmadge Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Tallmadge Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallmadge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Brimfield.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
19.4 mi · 40%
Outerbelt East Freeway
16.3 mi · 33%
State Route 43
7.1 mi · 15%
North Mantua Street
1.55 mi · 3%
South Water Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Ravenna
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 35m from Mentor
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Brimfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Brimfield?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Mentor and 24.4 miles from Brimfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Brimfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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 11.4 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 Bedford.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

18 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

47 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

64 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Brimfield. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.95 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Brimfield

#2 Brimfield

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio

Population10,332
Coordinates41.1000600, -81.3465000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Brimfield (-81.3465, 41.10006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
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
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.38 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.93 $8.47 $16.95
Diesel $6.07 $10.44 $20.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mentor and Brimfield. The current time is 20:27:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.