Origin
Fairfield Beach, OH
Morning in Fairfield Beach on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield Beach, 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
2h 54m
Distance
132.7 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield Beach, OH
David Kanigan
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH covers 132.7 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Laural Road, Mall Drive, Maple Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.59 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 132.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 132.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Laural Road 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 Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laural Road | — | — |
| Mall Drive | — | — |
| Maple Road Northeast | — | — |
| Fairfield Beach Road Northeast | — | — |
| Custers Point Road Northeast | — | — |
| Zartman Road | — | — |
| Roberts Road | — | — |
| Honey Creek Road N West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Laural Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Beach, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Laurel Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Laurel Road Northeast
2
Continue on Laural Road
423 ft
·
22 sec
·
Laural Road
3
Turn left onto Mall Drive
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mall Drive
4
Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maple Road Northeast
5
Turn left
341 ft
·
15 sec
6
Turn slight left onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Custers Point Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Custers Point Road Northeast
8
Turn right onto Zartman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Zartman Road
9
Turn left onto Roberts Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Road
10
Turn right onto Honey Creek Road N West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Honey Creek Road N West
11
Continue on Honey Creek Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Honey Creek Road Northwest
12
Turn left onto Zion Road
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
Zion Road
13
Turn left
9.3 mi
·
14 min
14
Continue on West National Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West National Drive
15
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 4th Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 4th Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Church Street Roundabout
19
Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
459 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 4th Street
20
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
21
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on Newark Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Newark Road
23
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
25
Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Chestnut Street
26
Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sandusky Street
27
Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Cassell Road
28
Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
29
Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
30
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
32
Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
33
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
34
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
35
Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
37
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
38
Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
39
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
40
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
42
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
43
Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
44
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
45
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
46
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
47
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
48
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
49
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
50
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
51
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
52
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
53
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairfield Beach, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairfield Beach, OH
This is one driving day of about 132.7 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.4 mi from Fairfield Beach, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
The final approach into Lorain, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lorain, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.59 one way
$41.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.58 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
2h 54m 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 Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH covers 132.7 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Laural Road, Mall Drive, Maple Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfield Beach, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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