Origin
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Late night in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Heights, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile drive from Brooklyn Heights to Cleveland, Ohio, is easily manageable in just 11 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate local streets, primarily using West 11th Street and Spring Road before merging onto SR 176 North. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so it's best suited for those who don't mind a more engaged driving experience. Since the journey is so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking it up.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a very turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the short distance. You'll be navigating city streets for the entirety of the 6.9 miles, transitioning between West 11th Street, Spring Road, and SR 176 North. This means you'll be constantly managing intersections and traffic lights rather than cruising on open roads. The character of the drive is consistently urban and requires your full attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 11th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 11th Street | — | — |
| Spring Road | — | — |
| SR 176 North | — | — |
| Jennings Freeway | — | — |
| Innerbelt | — | — |
| US 422 | — | — |
| US 422 West | — | — |
| Ontario Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 11th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on West Schaaf Road
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Schaaf Road
2
Turn left onto West 11th Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Road
4
Take the ramp left toward SR 176 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
SR 176 North: Cleveland
5
Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jennings Freeway
6
Merge slight right
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
10
Turn straight onto Ontario Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
233 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Roadway
12
Continue on East Roadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
14
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.07 one way
$2.14 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
3:02 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
11m 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 Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 6.9 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 11th Street, Spring Road, SR 176 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.07 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.
The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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