Origin
Brook Park, OH
Late night in Brook Park on Friday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brook Park, OH
Phil Evenden
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH covers 27.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Outerbelt South Freeway, Ohio Turnpike, East 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27.2 miles, with most of the trip on Outerbelt South Freeway and Ohio Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Snow Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Snow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Snow Road
Turn left onto Snow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
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 238
Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
8
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brook Park, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Elyria.
Youngstown
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Toledo
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Ohio Turnpike
12.2 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 480
Elyria
19 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 480 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brook Park, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Sylvia Drive
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sylvia Drive
2
Turn left onto Smith Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 71
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 71
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 238
Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
8
Merge onto I 480
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 480
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
10
Merge onto I 80
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
13
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
15
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
16
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
18
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.6 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
5:36 AM
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH covers 27.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Ohio Turnpike, East 28th 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 13.6 miles from Brook Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 16 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Snow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brook Park, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Elyria.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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