How far is Strongsville, OH from Hudson, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Hudson, OH is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.73 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.15 mi
34.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.15 mi
Kilometers
34.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.73 mi
Kilometers
44.62 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Strongsville
13.8 mi
00h 18m
To Hudson
13.9 mi
00h 18m

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
70°F
Today

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Hudson.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Akron Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 303: Hudson, Peninsula

    1673 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Streetsboro Road

    718 ft · 14 sec · East Streetsboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Streetsboro Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Streetsboro Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Streetsboro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 65%
West Streetsboro Street
2.64 mi · 10%
I 71 North
1.82 mi · 7%
Royalton Road
1.42 mi · 5%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 3%
Akron Expressway
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 18m from Strongsville
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Hudson?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Strongsville and 13.9 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadview Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.03 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

City in Ohio

Population22,179
Coordinates41.2400600, -81.4406700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Hudson (-81.44067, 41.24006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.51
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $3.75 $7.51
Mid-grade $4.38 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.93 $4.83 $9.66
Diesel $6.07 $5.95 $11.89

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 Hudson. The current time is 13:28:33.

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.