How far is Newburgh Heights, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Newburgh Heights, OH to Lorain, OH is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.98 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.87 mi
43.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.98 mi
Kilometers
49.86 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Newburgh Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh Heights
2026-04-18T21:34
Arrive Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bay Village
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Newburgh Heights
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Lorain
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newburgh Heights and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newburgh Heights and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on East 41st Street

    670 ft · 25 sec · East 41st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridgeview Avenue

    1378 ft · 47 sec · Bridgeview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Park Boulevard

    1454 ft · 48 sec · Washington Park Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fleet Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Fleet Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Willow Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo

    2562 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburgh Heights and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
18.6 mi · 60%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 18%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 6%
Henderson Drive
1.22 mi · 4%
Willow Freeway
1.07 mi · 3%
West 21st Street
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

18.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Village
00h 21m from Newburgh Heights
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newburgh Heights 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 Newburgh Heights to Lorain?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Newburgh Heights and 15.5 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newburgh Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bay Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Village.

RAIL

Elyria

19 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

19 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

67 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh Heights and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.25 km).

Newburgh Heights

#1 Newburgh Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,015
Coordinates41.4500500, -81.6634600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East 41st Street (-81.663602, 41.450046)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.08
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.04 $8.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.62 $9.25
Premium $4.79 $5.22 $10.44
Diesel $4.30 $4.69 $9.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newburgh Heights and Lorain. The current time is 21:34:03.

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.