How far is New Albany, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from New Albany, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Albany and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Cleveland.
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Start on South High Street
1671 ft · 32 sec · South High Street
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Continue on New Albany - Condit Road
3 mi · 5 min · New Albany - Condit Road
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Continue on State Road 605
1577 ft · 25 sec · State Road 605
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 605
44 m · 2 sec · State Road 605
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 605
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 605
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto Morning Street
126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Continue on State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
89 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right toward Cleveland
1859 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Albany and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 61
Merge slight left
80 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving New Albany and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Albany to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from New Albany and 76.2 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Albany and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 114 mi (183.46 km).
#1 New Albany
City in Ohio
| Population | 11,072 |
| Coordinates | 40.0811700, -82.8087900 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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