How far is Mentor, OH from Northwood, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Northwood, OH is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Northwood.
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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 left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7
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Take the exit right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street
1557 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on State Route 7 South
21 mi · 29 min · State Route 7 South
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Continue on Market Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Kinley Avenue
1507 ft · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Lane
3029 ft · 1 min · Beulah Lane
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1478 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ash Street
1182 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Northwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Mentor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Northwood?
The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from Mentor and 139.4 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.69 one way or $75.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 228.58 mi (367.86 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwood
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.4500800, -82.3529300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-82.35293, 38.45008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $43.13 | $86.26 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $48.48 | $96.96 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $59.71 | $119.42 |
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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