How far is New Franklin, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 West Nimisila Road
1964 ft · 1 min · West Nimisila Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
6.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 76, I 277 West, US 224 West
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Cleveland
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kenmore Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
3206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 39m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from New Franklin and 26.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 39.64 mi (63.8 km).
#1 New Franklin
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 14,275 |
| Coordinates | 40.9417200, -81.5415100 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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