Origin
Berea, OH
Afternoon in Berea on Thursday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berea, OH to Cleveland, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, OH
Andressa Chagas
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berea, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 16 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Berea Freeway, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 16 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Berea Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Berea Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Front Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Berea Freeway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Front Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Roadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockwell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Rocky River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on West Bridge Street
304 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Bridge Street
2
Turn left onto Front Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto North Rocky River Drive
448 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Rocky River Drive
4
Continue on SR 237
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berea Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 71
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Thursday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berea, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 16 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Berea Freeway, Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Berea, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Berea, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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