How far is Pepper Pike, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Pepper Pike, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pepper Pike and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pepper Pike and Lakewood.
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Start on Shaker Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Shaker Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shaker Boulevard
7.1 mi · 15 min · Shaker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buckeye Road
2536 ft · 1 min · Buckeye Road
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Turn left onto Opportunity Corridor
1.4 mi · 3 min · Opportunity Corridor
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Continue on Troy Lee James Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pepper Pike and Lakewood.
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.
Shaker Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shaker Boulevard
7.15 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Pepper Pike and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pepper Pike to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Newburgh Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Pepper Pike and 16.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pepper Pike and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Newburgh Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburgh Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pepper Pike and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).
#1 Pepper Pike
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.4783900, -81.4637300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.71 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
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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