How far is New Concord, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from New Concord, OH to Lorain, OH is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.11 mi
02h 32m
Flight
103.51 mi
166.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.51 mi
Kilometers
166.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.11 mi
Kilometers
241.58 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, May 30, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in New Concord
Sat, May 30, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Concord
2026-05-30T07:50
Arrive Lorain
Sat, May 30, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
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 New Concord
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
Mount Eaton
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From New Concord
66.2 mi
01h 16m
To Lorain
83.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Concord and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Concord and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2074 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John Glenn Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · John Glenn Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cadiz Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Concord and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
40.6 mi · 27%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 9%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 6%
John Glenn Highway
7.47 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Merge slight left

39.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Eaton
01h 16m from New Concord
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Concord and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Concord to Lorain?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Mount Eaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from New Concord and 83.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 $19.64 one way or $39.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Concord and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Eaton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Eaton, 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 Mount Eaton.

RAIL

Alliance

57 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

82 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Concord and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 103.51 mi (166.59 km).

New Concord

#1 New Concord

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

Population2,165
Coordinates39.9936800, -81.7340200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.734054, 39.993705)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.05 L · about $19.64
Round trip
$39.27
10.6 gal · 40.1 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.64 $39.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.48 $44.97
Premium $4.79 $25.39 $50.77
Diesel $4.30 $22.81 $45.62

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Concord and Lorain. The current time is 07:50:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.