How far is New Franklin, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Franklin and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Lakewood.
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Start on Union Avenue Southeast
35 m · 2 sec · Union Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast
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Continue on South Union Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · South Union Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Diehl Court
2114 ft · 52 sec · Diehl Court
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Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 17 min · Iowa Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto State Route 14
2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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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 New Franklin 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.
Iowa Avenue Northeast
Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 New Franklin to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from New Franklin and 44.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
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 Streetsboro.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).
#1 New Franklin
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 14,101 |
| Coordinates | 40.7983900, -81.0920400 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
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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