How far is New Miami, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from New Miami, OH to Lorain, OH is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.42 mi
04h 05m
Flight
186.45 mi
300.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.45 mi
Kilometers
300.06 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.42 mi
Kilometers
366 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in New Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Miami
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Miami
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From New Miami
120.5 mi
02h 02m
To Lorain
106.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Miami and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Miami and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Morris Avenue

    839 ft · 42 sec · Morris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Riverside Drive

    3005 ft · 44 sec · North Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Trenton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Trenton Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Riverside Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Trenton Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Trenton Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Road

    1585 ft · 32 sec · Trenton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamilton Road

    1835 ft · 35 sec · Hamilton Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Road

    55 m · 4 sec · Trenton Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Trenton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    2010 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Oxford State Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Oxford State Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto SR 4 North, SR 73 East: Middletown

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  46. 46

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  48. 48

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  51. 51

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Miami and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
53 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
94.8 mi · 42%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 23%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 02m from New Miami
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Miami and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Miami to Lorain?

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from New Miami and 106.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Miami and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Miami and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 186.45 mi (300.06 km).

New Miami

#1 New Miami

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,395
Coordinates39.4347800, -84.5368900
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Morris Avenue (-84.53689, 39.434548)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.38 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.50
16.06 gal · 60.76 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.75 $59.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.06 $68.13
Premium $4.79 $38.46 $76.93
Diesel $4.30 $34.56 $69.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Miami and Lorain. The current time is 01:56:34.

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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.