How far is Northridge, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Northridge, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.89 mi
03h 17m
Flight
170.86 mi
274.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.86 mi
Kilometers
274.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.89 mi
Kilometers
332.95 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Northridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northridge
2026-04-18T03:31
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northridge
9:00 PM EDT
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Northridge
102.9 mi
01h 38m
To Lakewood
104 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Northridge and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dixie Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Dixie Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Needmore Road

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Needmore Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
131 mi · 64%
I 70 East
62.1 mi · 30%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
I 75 North
2.57 mi · 1%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Northridge
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Northridge and 104 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Northridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northridge and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 170.86 mi (274.98 km).

Northridge

#1 Northridge

Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States

Population8,487
Coordinates39.8075600, -84.1968900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dixie Drive (-84.196601, 39.807607)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $27.05
Round trip
$54.09
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.05 $54.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.97 $61.93
Premium $4.79 $34.97 $69.93
Diesel $4.30 $31.42 $62.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Northridge and Lakewood. The current time is 03:31:48.

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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.