How far is Middlefield, OH from Willoughby, OH?
The driving distance from Middlefield, OH to Willoughby, OH is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
County seat of Geauga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlefield and Willoughby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield and Willoughby.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West High Street
67 m · 11 sec · West High Street
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Turn left onto North State Avenue
13.8 mi · 20 min · North State Avenue
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Continue on Concord Hambden Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1053 ft · 26 sec · Auburn Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Auburn Road
102 m · 8 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto State Route 44
1768 ft · 45 sec · State Route 44
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Turn left
1625 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Mentor, Kirtland
1622 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Broadmoor Road
1256 ft · 40 sec · Broadmoor Road
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Turn sharp left onto Johnnycake Ridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Johnnycake Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Kirtland Road
1878 ft · 1 min · Kirtland Road
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Turn left onto Mentor Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Mentor Avenue
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Turn left onto Erie Street
1029 ft · 47 sec · Erie Street
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Turn left onto East Spaulding Street
18 m · 3 sec · East Spaulding Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spaulding Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlefield and Willoughby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North State Avenue
Turn left onto North State Avenue
13.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Middlefield and Mostly Sunny near Willoughby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlefield to Willoughby?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Chardon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Middlefield and 14.2 miles from Willoughby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Middlefield and Mostly Sunny near Willoughby.
Stop Ideas Near Chardon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chardon.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlefield and Willoughby. Straight-line distance: 21.14 mi (34.02 km).
#1 Middlefield
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.4620000, -81.0737100 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willoughby
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 22,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6397700, -81.4065000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willoughby (-81.4065, 41.63977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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