How far is Painesville, OH from Burton, OH?
The driving distance from Painesville, OH to Burton, OH is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Geauga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Painesville and Burton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Painesville and Burton.
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Start on Richmond Street
93 m · 17 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn left onto West Erie Street
890 ft · 15 sec · West Erie Street
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Continue on Mentor Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Mentor Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnnycake Ridge Road
640 ft · 26 sec · Johnnycake Ridge Road
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Turn left
90 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 44 South: Chardon
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 44
8.4 mi · 14 min · State Route 44
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Turn right onto Main Street
904 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
27 m · 7 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1741 ft · 60 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Claridon Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Claridon Road
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Continue on Aquilla Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Aquilla Road
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Turn left onto Mayfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Mayfield Road
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Turn right onto Taylor Wells Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Taylor Wells Road
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Turn straight onto Claridon Troy Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Claridon Troy Road
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Continue on North Cheshire Street
2088 ft · 1 min · North Cheshire Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Spring Street
1042 ft · 35 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Painesville and Burton.
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.
State Route 44
Merge slight left onto State Route 44
8.44 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Painesville and Mostly Sunny near Burton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Painesville to Burton?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Aquilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Painesville and 10.4 miles from Burton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Painesville and Mostly Sunny near Burton.
Stop Ideas Near Aquilla
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 Aquilla.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Painesville and Burton. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.44 km).
#1 Painesville
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 19,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.7244900, -81.2456600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burton
Town in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 41.4706100, -81.1451000 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burton (-81.1451, 41.47061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.83 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
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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