How far is Norton, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Norton, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.54 mi
00h 40m
Flight
32.63 mi
52.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.63 mi
Kilometers
52.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.8 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 10:25 AM EST
Return by in Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 10:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Norton
18.1 mi
00h 20m
To Cleveland
18.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cleveland Massillon Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Cleveland Massillon Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  13. 13

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  14. 14

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 21 North
32.9 mi · 90%
South Cleveland Massillon Road
1.82 mi · 5%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Prospect Avenue East
0.25 mi · 1%
East 22nd Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

SR 21 North

Merge slight left

32.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 20m from Norton
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Norton and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Norton and 18.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Norton and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 32.63 mi (52.51 km).

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#1 Norton

Situated in Summit County, Ohio, southwest of the city of Akron, this municipality rests at an approximate elevation of 1,066 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0292200, -81.6381800
Altitude325
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: South Cleveland Massillon Road (-81.638157, 41.02922)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.50 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $5.04 $6.51 $13.01
Diesel $6.36 $8.20 $16.40

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 Norton and Cleveland. The current time is 09:45:13.

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.