How far is Northwood, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Lorain, OH is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Lorain.
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Start on County Road 111 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 111 West
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Espy Street
160 m · 17 sec · West Espy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
11.8 mi · 20 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mad River Street
2337 ft · 57 sec · Mad River Street
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Continue on Warehouse Street
137 m · 18 sec · Warehouse Street
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Turn left onto West Lima Street
700 ft · 16 sec · West Lima Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto Wells Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Road
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Take the ramp right
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53, SR 67: Tiffin, Upper Sandusky
1918 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
1763 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue
2227 ft · 52 sec · West Saffell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sycamore Avenue
2268 ft · 45 sec · North Sycamore Avenue
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Continue on Kilborn Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Kilborn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hayes Avenue
Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Northwood and Rain Showers Likely near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwood to Lorain?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Bloomville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Northwood and 58.1 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northwood and Rain Showers Likely near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomville.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 105.47 mi (169.74 km).
#1 Northwood
Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4728300, -83.7324300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $21.49 | $42.97 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $27.08 | $54.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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