How far is Northridge, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Northridge, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.53 mi
03h 00m
Flight
150.8 mi
242.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.8 mi
Kilometers
242.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.53 mi
Kilometers
288.93 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 4:36 PM EST
Return by in Northridge
Sat, Nov 7, 7:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northridge
2026-11-07T13:35
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 4:36 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northridge
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Northridge
88.9 mi
01h 30m
To Cleveland
90.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northridge and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Westmont Drive

    1087 ft · 53 sec · Westmont Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Curtis Drive

    62 m · 14 sec · Curtis Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Derr Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Derr Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 334

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 334

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  7. 7

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  22. 22

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 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 Northridge 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
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
123 mi · 69%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
Mechanicsburg Road
5.22 mi · 3%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
150.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 30m from Northridge
Leave By
10:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northridge and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northridge to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Northridge and 90.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northridge and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northridge and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 150.8 mi (242.69 km).

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#1 Northridge

Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9917300, -83.7785400
Altitude330
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: Westmont Drive (-83.77855, 39.991642)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.98 L · about $24.77
Round trip
$49.54
12.66 gal · 47.96 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $24.77 $49.54
Mid-grade $4.50 $28.46 $56.92
Premium $5.04 $31.93 $63.86
Diesel $6.36 $40.24 $80.48

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Northridge and Cleveland. The current time is 13:35:46.

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.