How far is North Ridgeville, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from North Ridgeville, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
41.74 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.18 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Ridgeville
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Ridgeville
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
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From North Ridgeville
20.9 mi
00h 23m
To Cuyahoga Falls
20.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Ridgeville and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Ridgeville and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Belden Road

    75 m · 9 sec · Avon Belden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lear Nagle Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lear Nagle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lorain Road

    1795 ft · 44 sec · Lorain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Ohio Turnpike

    1657 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2375 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    27.9 mi · 30 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Ridgeville and Cuyahoga Falls.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
28.2 mi · 68%
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 19%
Center Ridge Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Lear Nagle Road
1.29 mi · 3%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 2%
Broad Boulevard
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 23m from North Ridgeville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Ridgeville and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Ridgeville to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from North Ridgeville and 20.8 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Ridgeville and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

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 Broadview Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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 6.4 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Ridgeville and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 km).

North Ridgeville

#1 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon Belden Road (-82.018681, 41.389493)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.24 $12.47
Premium $4.79 $7.04 $14.08
Diesel $4.30 $6.33 $12.65

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 North Ridgeville and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 01:59:41.

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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.