How far is New London, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from New London, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
57.25 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.25 mi
Kilometers
92.13 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in New London
Sat, May 30, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-05-30T15:24
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
Elyria
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From New London
28.6 mi
00h 32m
To Cleveland
28.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    56 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2723 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2131 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 20

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20

  9. 9

    Continue on Oberlin-Norwalk Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kipton East Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 20

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 10

    14 mi · 17 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    3139 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway

    2522 ft · 36 sec · Berea Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New London and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 10
14 mi · 24%
Route 20
9.83 mi · 17%
Berea Freeway
9.01 mi · 16%
North Main Street
7.61 mi · 13%
Oberlin Elyria Road
3.73 mi · 7%
Kipton East Road
2.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 10

Continue on State Route 10

14 mi · 00h 17m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elyria
00h 32m from New London
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New London and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New London to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from New London and 28.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New London and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Elyria

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

1 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

37 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

52 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

98 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.75 km).

New London

#1 New London

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population2,345
Coordinates41.0850500, -82.3998900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.399908, 41.085051)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.97
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.48 $14.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.57 $17.14
Premium $4.79 $9.68 $19.35
Diesel $4.30 $8.69 $17.39

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 London and Cleveland. The current time is 15:24:33.

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.