How far is Northwood, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
270.23 mi
04h 35m
Flight
213.55 mi
343.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.55 mi
Kilometers
343.67 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.23 mi
Kilometers
434.9 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwood
2026-04-19T05:34
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwood
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
Caldwell
OH

Village in Noble County, Ohio

From Northwood
131.5 mi
02h 17m
To Cleveland
138.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ash Street

    1182 ft · 56 sec · Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1478 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Lane

    3029 ft · 1 min · Beulah Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kinley Avenue

    1507 ft · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  27. 27

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 38%
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 25%
Eastern Avenue
22.8 mi · 8%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue
1.29 mi
SR 7
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
02h 17m from Northwood
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Northwood and Mostly Sunny then 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 Northwood to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Northwood and 138.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.35 one way or $70.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Northwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 213.55 mi (343.67 km).

Northwood

#1 Northwood

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,457
Coordinates38.4500800, -82.3529300
Altitude175
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: Ash Street (-82.352926, 38.450148)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.1 L · about $35.35
Round trip
$70.69
19.08 gal · 72.2 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.35 $70.69
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.47 $80.94
Premium $4.79 $45.70 $91.39
Diesel $4.30 $41.06 $82.12

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 Northwood and Cleveland. The current time is 05:34:37.

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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.