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

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Lorain, OH is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.78 mi
01h 49m
Flight
72.56 mi
116.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.78 mi
Kilometers
146.1 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Thu, Apr 30, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-04-30T09:16
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From New Franklin
44 mi
00h 54m
To Lorain
46.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 2 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · South Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Diehl Court

    2114 ft · 52 sec · Diehl Court

  5. 5

    Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Iowa Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 14

    2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    37 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1302 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo

    2119 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Franklin 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.3 mi · 45%
Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 13%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 13%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.17 mi · 7%
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 5%
South Union Avenue
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

41.3 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 54m from New Franklin
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from New Franklin and 46.8 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 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 Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 72.56 mi (116.77 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,101
Coordinates40.7983900, -81.0920400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue Southeast (-81.091795, 40.798422)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.71
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.86 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.57 $27.15
Premium $4.79 $15.33 $30.66
Diesel $4.30 $13.77 $27.55

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Lorain. The current time is 09:16:08.

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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.