How far is New Lyme, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from New Lyme, OH to Lorain, OH is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lyme and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lyme and Lorain.
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Start on the route
39 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
133 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Plank Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Painesville Warren Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Painesville Warren Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vrooman Road
35 m · 2 sec · Vrooman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vrooman Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vrooman Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
1268 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Continue on West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Lyme and Lorain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 90 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Lyme and 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 Lyme to Lorain?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Wickliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from New Lyme and 43.2 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Lyme and Rain Showers near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Wickliffe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wickliffe.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lyme and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.88 km).
#1 New Lyme
Township of Ohio
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 41.6047800, -80.7809200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.98 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $15.56 | $31.12 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
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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