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

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Mentor, OH is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
74.86 mi
01h 32m
Flight
61.32 mi
98.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.48 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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

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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From New Franklin
37.4 mi
00h 46m
To Mentor
37.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90

    6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street

    1642 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Franklin and Mentor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
23 mi · 31%
Outerbelt East Freeway
17.4 mi · 23%
Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 16%
I 90
6.25 mi · 8%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.17 mi · 8%
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 46m from New Franklin
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from New Franklin and 37.5 miles from Mentor.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 61.32 mi (98.69 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

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

#2 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue Southeast (-81.091795, 40.798422)
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.38 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.93 $13.01 $26.01
Diesel $6.07 $16.02 $32.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Mentor. The current time is 14:27:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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