How far is New London, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from New London, OH to Lorain, OH is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lorain County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Lorain.
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Start on the route
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
56 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
2723 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
684 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Street
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Continue on Savannah Vermilion Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Savannah Vermilion Road
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Turn right onto Edison Highway
1 km · 57 sec · Edison Highway
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Continue on Edison Hwy
1382 ft · 23 sec · Edison Hwy
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Continue on Telegraph Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Baumhart Road
69 m · 4 sec · Baumhart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baumhart Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn slight right onto State Route 611
1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611
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Continue on West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New London and Lorain.
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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
7.1 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New London and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New London to Lorain?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from New London and 17 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New London and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).
#1 New London
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 41.0850500, -82.3998900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
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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