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

The driving distance from New Waterford, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
88.22 mi
01h 33m
Flight
72.14 mi
116.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.14 mi
Kilometers
116.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.22 mi
Kilometers
141.98 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 26, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in New Waterford
Tue, May 26, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Waterford
2026-05-26T08:58
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 26, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Waterford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Freedom
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From New Waterford
43.1 mi
00h 46m
To Cleveland
45.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    18 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  23. 23

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
45.5 mi · 52%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 13%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.21 mi · 9%
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 7%
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.41 mi · 3%
I 77 North
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
00h 46m from New Waterford
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Waterford and Partly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from New Waterford and 45.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Waterford and Partly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

55 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

81 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Waterford and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 72.14 mi (116.1 km).

New Waterford

#1 New Waterford

City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates40.8450600, -80.6145200
Altitude319
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: West Main Street (-80.614411, 40.844957)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.05
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.52 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.19 $26.39
Premium $4.79 $14.90 $29.79
Diesel $4.30 $13.39 $26.77

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between New Waterford and Cleveland. The current time is 08:58:19.

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.