Origin
Cleveland, OH
Morning in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn Heights, 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 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Cleveland, OH
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Brooklyn Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 6 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jennings Freeway, I 71, West 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.8 miles on Jennings Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6 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 (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 6 miles and takes about 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jennings Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 11m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (SR 176 / Jennings Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 176 / Jennings Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176 / Jennings Freeway toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Hinckley Parkway, Spring Road
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 16C
Toward Hinckley Parkway, Spring Road
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Spring Road
Turn right onto Spring Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 71 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Innerbelt | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Spring Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jennings Freeway
— 1.8 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Brooklyn Heights, OH.
1
Start on Frankfort Avenue
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
503 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Roadway
5
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right
359 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 10 West
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
8
Merge onto Innerbelt
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Innerbelt
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 176
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jennings Freeway
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 16C
Toward Hinckley Parkway, Spring Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Spring Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto West 11th Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11th Street
14
Turn right onto West Schaaf Road
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Schaaf Road
15
Arrive at destination
West Schaaf Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.93 one way
$1.86 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.03 | $2.07 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 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 | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
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
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Morning in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer 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 Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 6 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jennings Freeway, I 71, West 11th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.93 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 13 decision points packed into just 6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 11m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (SR 176 / Jennings Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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