How far is Unity, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Unity, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.25 mi
03h 57m
Flight
200.79 mi
323.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.79 mi
Kilometers
323.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.25 mi
Kilometers
383.42 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Unity
Sun, May 3, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-05-03T00:17
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Unity
113 mi
01h 58m
To Lakewood
125.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Wheat Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wheat Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Graces Run Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Graces Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South High Street

    25.9 mi · 39 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Columbus Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Columbus Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
133 mi · 56%
South High Street
25.9 mi · 11%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 5%
South Freeway
11.4 mi · 5%
West Columbus Street
8.99 mi · 4%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 58m from Unity
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Unity and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Unity and 125.3 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.16 one way or $62.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unity and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, 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 Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 200.79 mi (323.14 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population9,309
Coordinates38.8917400, -83.5232500
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheat Ridge Road (-83.523295, 38.891616)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.82 L · about $31.16
Round trip
$62.32
16.82 gal · 63.64 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.16 $62.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.68 $71.35
Premium $4.79 $40.28 $80.57
Diesel $4.30 $36.20 $72.39

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and Lakewood. The current time is 00:17:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.