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Trip from Cortland, OH to Brookfield, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

Downtown Cortland, OH, OH

Cortland, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Brookfield, OH, OH

Brookfield, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Cortland, OH to Brookfield, OH covers 17 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 82, SR 11, Wilson Sharpsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on SR 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.5 miles from Cortland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 22m highway drive covering 17 miles, with most of the trip on SR 82 and SR 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 miles on SR 82.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 82 and SR 11. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 5; SR 46 / Mecca Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.8 miles (SR 5; SR 46 / Mecca Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 5; SR 46 / Mecca Street

Turn left onto SR 5; SR 46 / Mecca Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road

Turn left onto SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road

Navigation decision point

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward SR 11 North

Navigation decision point

Toward SR 11 North
5
8.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward SR 82 East: Sharon, Pennsylvania

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 82 East: Sharon, Pennsylvania
4
16.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 7 / Warren-Sharon Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7 / Warren-Sharon Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cortland, OH to Brookfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pennsylvania along the way.

Pennsylvania

8.7 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 82 7.4 mi 8m
SR 11 5.5 mi 5m
Wilson Sharpsville Road 1.3 mi 2m
North High Street 0.8 mi 1m
Niles Cortland Road Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
SR 7 0.4 mi <1m
Mecca Street 0.3 mi <1m
Warren-Sharon Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 82 — 7.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cortland, OH and Brookfield, OH.

1

Start on SR 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · North High Street
2

Turn left onto SR 5; SR 46

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Mecca Street
3

Continue on SR 46

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Niles Cortland Road Northeast
4

Turn left onto SR 305

1.3 mi · 2 min · Wilson Sharpsville Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward SR 11 North
6

Merge onto SR 11

5.5 mi · 5 min · SR 11
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward SR 82 East: Sharon, Pennsylvania
8

Merge onto SR 82

7.4 mi · 8 min · SR 82
9

Take the exit

424 ft · 11 sec
10

Turn slight left onto SR 7

0.4 mi · 39 sec · SR 7
11

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7

487 ft · 12 sec · Warren-Sharon Road
12

Arrive at destination

Warren-Sharon Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Cortland, OH, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cortland, OH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cortland, OH

This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 22m.

At 17 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on SR 82 for about 7.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from Cortland, OH · 11m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howland Center, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Cortland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brookfield, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brookfield, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.28 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.93 $5.86
premium $4.91 $3.29 $6.57
diesel $5.61 $3.75 $7.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cortland, OH

Night in Cortland on Wednesday

Local time

11:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookfield, OH

Night in Brookfield on Wednesday

Local time

11:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m 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 Cortland, OH to Brookfield, OH covers 17 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 82, SR 11, Wilson Sharpsville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Cortland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 17 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.8 miles (SR 5; SR 46 / Mecca Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Cortland, OH to Brookfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pennsylvania along the way.

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