How far is Strongsville, OH from Bedford Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Bedford Heights, OH is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
24.72 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.49 mi
28.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Strongsville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.78 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive Bedford Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
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
Brooklyn
OH

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

From Strongsville
12.3 mi
00h 17m
To Bedford Heights
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Bedford Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Bedford Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Royalton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    2846 ft · 40 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Granger Road

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Granger Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Granger Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Libby Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Libby Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Bedford Heights.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.5 mi · 46%
I 71 North
7.28 mi · 29%
Libby Road
2.79 mi · 11%
Royalton Road
1.42 mi · 6%
Granger Road
0.66 mi · 3%
I 480
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

9.13 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 17m from Strongsville
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Bedford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Bedford Heights?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Strongsville and 12.4 miles from Bedford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Bedford Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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 Brooklyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

8 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

31 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

79 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

82 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Bedford Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Bedford Heights

#2 Bedford Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population10,397
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.5273400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Bedford Heights (-81.52734, 41.417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.66
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $3.33 $6.66
Mid-grade $4.38 $3.81 $7.63
Premium $4.93 $4.29 $8.57
Diesel $6.07 $5.28 $10.56

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 Strongsville and Bedford Heights. The current time is 16:26:03.

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.