How far is South Amherst, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from South Amherst, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
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City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amherst and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Cleveland.
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Start on Leonard Street
72 m · 11 sec · Leonard Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Leavitt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Leavitt Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2478 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Amherst and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Freeway
Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amherst to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Avon Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from South Amherst and 18.2 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Center
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 Avon Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 km).
#1 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 41.3558800, -82.2537700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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