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Trip from Cleveland, OH to New Lyme, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

57.9 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown New Lyme, OH, OH

New Lyme, OH

Erik Karits

Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to New Lyme, OH covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 6, Lakeland Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Cleveland, OH to New Lyme, OH covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 3rd Street

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East, SR 2 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Merge onto SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 90 / Euclid Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
7
32.9 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Vrooman Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward Vrooman Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 16.1 mi 18m
US 6 9 mi 13m
Lakeland Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 5.4 mi 7m
Painesville Warren Road 4.7 mi 6m
Plank Road 4.3 mi 6m
Euclid Spur 3.8 mi 5m
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway 3.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 16.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and New Lyme, OH.

1

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto SR 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 90; SR 2

8.8 mi · 10 min · Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 271

16 mi · 18 min · I 90
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 205 Toward Vrooman Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto Vrooman Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road
10

Enter roundabout onto SR 86

114 ft · 2 sec · Painesville Warren Road
11

Continue on SR 86

4.6 mi · 6 min · Painesville Warren Road
12

Continue on SR 86

4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road
13

Turn left onto US 6

5.4 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto US 6

427 ft · 8 sec · US 6
15

Continue on US 6

8.9 mi · 13 min · US 6
16

Turn right onto SR 46

98 ft · 3 sec · SR 46
17

Turn right

68 ft · 4 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Cleveland, OH · 36m into the drive

city in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Willoughby, OH

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Wickliffe, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mentor, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Lyme, OH

The final approach into New Lyme, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.99 one way

$17.97 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.97 $19.95
premium $4.91 $11.19 $22.38
diesel $5.61 $12.78 $25.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.08 $2.78
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.11 $3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Morning in Cleveland on Saturday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

E 3 to 14 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

New Lyme, OH

Morning in New Lyme on Saturday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

17 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

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 New Lyme, OH covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 6, Lakeland Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 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 $8.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Cleveland, OH to New Lyme, 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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