How far is Mentor, OH from Brook Park, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Brook Park, OH is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
37.77 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.35 mi
48.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.77 mi
Kilometers
60.79 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brook Park
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive Brook Park
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Bratenahl
OH

Town

From Mentor
18.9 mi
00h 25m
To Brook Park
18.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Brook Park.

  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 right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Snow Road East

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Snow Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Snow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Smith Road

    1964 ft · 52 sec · Smith Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sylvia Drive

    18 m · 3 sec · Sylvia Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvia Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
10.4 mi · 28%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 23%
I 90 West
6.69 mi · 18%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 10%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 9%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Freeway

Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

8.78 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bratenahl
00h 25m from Mentor
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brook Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Brook Park?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Mentor and 18.9 miles from Brook Park.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brook Park.

Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Brook Park. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.84 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Brook Park

#2 Brook Park

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Population18,239
Coordinates41.3983800, -81.8045800
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Brook Park (-81.80458, 41.39838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.19
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $5.09 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.38 $5.83 $11.66
Premium $4.93 $6.55 $13.11
Diesel $6.07 $8.07 $16.14

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 Brook Park. The current time is 15:17:03.

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.