How far is Northridge, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Northridge, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.1 mi
02h 57m
Flight
146.11 mi
235.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.11 mi
Kilometers
235.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.1 mi
Kilometers
278.57 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, Nov 7, 6:27 PM EST
Return by in Northridge
Sat, Nov 7, 9:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northridge
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, Nov 7, 6:27 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northridge
9:30 PM EST
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Northridge
85.7 mi
01h 28m
To Lakewood
87.4 mi
01h 28m

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
Saturday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northridge and Lakewood.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
115 mi · 67%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 6%
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 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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 28m from Northridge
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northridge and Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Northridge and 87.4 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northridge and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 146.11 mi (235.14 km).

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#1 Northridge

Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9917300, -83.7785400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Westmont Drive (-83.77855, 39.991642)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.50 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $5.04 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $6.36 $38.84 $77.68

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 Lakewood. The current time is 15:29:43.

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.