How far is Mentor, OH from Cambridge, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Cambridge, OH is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.8 mi
02h 33m
Flight
113.71 mi
183 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.71 mi
Kilometers
183 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.8 mi
Kilometers
205.67 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
North Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Mentor
63.9 mi
01h 16m
To Cambridge
63.9 mi
01h 16m

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
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    1995 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cadiz Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beatty Avenue

    2436 ft · 2 min · Beatty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    842 ft · 42 sec · North 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Foster Avenue

    625 ft · 27 sec · Foster Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Foster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
94.3 mi · 74%
I 90 West
19.4 mi · 15%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 7%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 1%
Center Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Cadiz Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

61 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Canton
01h 16m from Mentor
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

North Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Mentor and 63.9 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near North Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

26 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 113.71 mi (183 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population10,323
Coordinates40.0311800, -81.5884600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Cambridge (-81.58846, 40.03118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.55
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $17.27 $34.55
Mid-grade $4.38 $19.77 $39.53
Premium $4.93 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $6.07 $27.37 $54.73

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 Cambridge. The current time is 13:28:11.

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.