How far is New Philadelphia, OH from Mentor, OH?

The driving distance from New Philadelphia, OH to Mentor, OH is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
95 mi
01h 32m
Flight
81.47 mi
131.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.47 mi
Kilometers
131.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95 mi
Kilometers
152.88 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in New Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Philadelphia
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Philadelphia
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
Akron
OH

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

From New Philadelphia
47 mi
00h 46m
To Mentor
48 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Philadelphia and Mentor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Philadelphia and Mentor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    17 m · 5 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West High Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West High Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90

    6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street

    1642 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Philadelphia and Mentor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West High Avenue
62.5 mi · 66%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 16%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 9%
I 90
6.25 mi · 7%
Center Street
1.43 mi · 2%
SR 615
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

West High Avenue

Merge slight left

60.4 mi · 01h 11m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
00h 46m from New Philadelphia
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Philadelphia and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Philadelphia to Mentor?

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from New Philadelphia and 48 miles from Mentor.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Philadelphia and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

58 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Philadelphia and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.11 km).

New Philadelphia

#1 New Philadelphia

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Population17,418
Coordinates40.4897900, -81.4456700
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Mentor

#2 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-81.445555, 40.48977)
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.38 $14.68 $29.37
Premium $4.93 $16.51 $33.01
Diesel $6.07 $20.33 $40.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Philadelphia and Mentor. The current time is 13:29:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.