How far is Northfield Center, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Northfield Center, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
70.63 mi
01h 09m
Flight
63.74 mi
102.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.74 mi
Kilometers
102.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.63 mi
Kilometers
113.67 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield Center
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive Mansfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield Center
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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Northfield Center
35.3 mi
00h 34m
To Mansfield
35.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield Center and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield Center and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West Aurora Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Aurora Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Northfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street

    1672 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield Center and Mansfield.

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
61.9 mi · 88%
US 30 West
5.2 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.47 mi · 2%
West Aurora Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Northfield Road
0.63 mi · 1%
SR 13
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
00h 34m from Northfield Center
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield Center and Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield Center to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Northfield Center and 35.4 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northfield Center and Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield Center and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 63.74 mi (102.58 km).

Northfield Center

#1 Northfield Center

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population5,846
Coordinates41.3142200, -81.5392900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: West Aurora Road (-81.539289, 41.314253)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.45
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.23 $18.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.56 $21.13
Premium $4.79 $11.93 $23.85
Diesel $4.30 $10.72 $21.43

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 Northfield Center and Mansfield. The current time is 07:34:33.

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.