How far is Moreland Hills, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Moreland Hills, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moreland Hills and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moreland Hills and Lakewood.
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Start on Chagrin Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Chagrin Boulevard
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Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road
2161 ft · 48 sec · S.O.M. Center Road
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Turn right onto Harvard Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Harvard Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3035 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
1348 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
2575 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East
2574 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Toledo
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moreland Hills and Lakewood.
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.
I 480 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo
6.43 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Moreland Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moreland Hills to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Moreland Hills and 12.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moreland Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moreland Hills and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 km).
#1 Moreland Hills
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,302 |
| Coordinates | 41.4478300, -81.4276200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.71 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
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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