How far is Ottawa Hills, OH from Sylvania, OH?

The driving distance from Ottawa Hills, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.25 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.22 mi
8.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ottawa Hills.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.22 mi
Kilometers
8.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.25 mi
Kilometers
10.06 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvania
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Ottawa Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ottawa Hills
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Sylvania
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ottawa Hills
10:00 PM EDT
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
Holland
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Ottawa Hills
3.1 mi
00h 07m
To Sylvania
3.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa Hills and Sylvania.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa Hills and Sylvania.

  1. 1

    Start on Bonniebrook Road

    23 m · 6 sec · Bonniebrook Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Talmadge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Talmadge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    2668 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corey Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Corey Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Sylvania Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Holland-Sylvania Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Holland-Sylvania Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    2164 ft · 56 sec · Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa Hills and Sylvania.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
209.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Holland-Sylvania Road
1.16 mi · 18%
Corey Road
1.15 mi · 18%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.06 mi · 17%
Talmadge Road
0.88 mi · 14%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 13%
West Central Avenue
0.51 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Holland-Sylvania Road

Turn right onto North Holland-Sylvania Road

1.16 mi · 00h 02m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
00h 07m from Ottawa Hills
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ottawa Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Sylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ottawa Hills to Sylvania?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Ottawa Hills and 3.1 miles from Sylvania.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ottawa Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Sylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holland and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Food stop 4 mi away

City Hall Grille & Drinks

Toledo , OH
315 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Rating 4.4/5 364 reviews Bar & grill,Restaurant
Toledo City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Toledo City Hall

Toledo , OH
401 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43604
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holland.

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

14 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Bryan

72 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

74 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

85 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa Hills and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 5.22 mi (8.4 km).

Ottawa Hills

#1 Ottawa Hills

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,534
Coordinates41.6642200, -83.6432700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Sylvania

#2 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Bonniebrook Road (-83.643278, 41.664317)
End: Erie Street (-83.712971, 41.718772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.83 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.69
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $0.84 $1.69
Mid-grade $4.38 $0.96 $1.93
Premium $4.93 $1.08 $2.17
Diesel $6.07 $1.33 $2.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ottawa Hills and Sylvania. The current time is 14:27:21.

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.