Origin
Fairview Park, OH
Morning in Fairview Park on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Park, OH to Mentor, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Park, OH
Noor Rassam
Mentor, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview Park, OH to Mentor, OH covers 37.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakeland Freeway, Northwest Freeway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Lakeland Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 37.2 miles, with most of the trip on Lakeland Freeway and Northwest Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 miles on Lakeland Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakeland Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lakeland Freeway and Northwest Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near Hilliard Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (Hilliard Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Hilliard Boulevard
Turn right onto Hilliard Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway toward Painesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Painesville
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 615: Mentor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 217
Toward SR 615: Mentor
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 Fairview Park, OH to Mentor, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Painesville along the way.
Painesville
25.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
via SR 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| Northwest Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 90 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West 210th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hilliard Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Westwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 18.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park, OH and Mentor, OH.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 220th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 220th Street
3
Turn right onto Westwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwood Road
4
Turn left onto West 210th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 210th Street
5
Continue on Wagar Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wagar Road
6
Turn right onto Hilliard Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilliard Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East: Cleveland
8
Merge onto I 90
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
11
Continue on I 90; SR 2
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 2
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Toward Painesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 217
Toward SR 615: Mentor
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 615
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left
114 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Fairview Park, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Fairview Park, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mentor, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mentor, 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
$5.77 one way
$11.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Mentor, OH
Morning in Mentor on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
14 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
52m 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 Fairview Park, OH to Mentor, OH covers 37.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeland Freeway, Northwest Freeway, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Fairview Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.77 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 12 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (Hilliard Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fairview Park, OH to Mentor, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Painesville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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