Origin
Hartland, OH
Morning in Hartland on Friday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, 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
59m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartland, OH to Lorain, OH covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 2, SR 61, SR 601 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on SR 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on SR 2 and SR 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.2 miles on SR 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 2 and SR 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hartland Center Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hartland Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (SR 601): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (SR 61): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hartland Center Road
Turn left onto Hartland Center Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 601
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 61
Turn right onto SR 61
Navigation decision point
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
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 164
Toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
6
34 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hartland, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Amherst along the way.
Amherst
33.7 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 2 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| SR 61 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| SR 601 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Ceylon Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| State Route 18 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hartland Center Road | 2.8 mi | 10m |
| North Leavitt Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West 21st Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 2
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Court Road
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
Court Road
2
Turn left onto Hartland Center Road
2.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartland Center Road
3
Turn left onto SR 18
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
4
Turn slight right onto SR 601
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 601
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
139 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 601
6
Continue on SR 601
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 601
7
Turn right onto SR 61
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 61
8
Turn left onto SR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ceylon Road
9
Continue on SR 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
Continue on SR 61
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lake Street
11
Continue on SR 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ceylon Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 2: Cleveland
13
Merge onto SR 2
15 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 2
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 164
Toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 58
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Leavitt Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 611
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
17
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Hartland, OH · 35m 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Hartland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lorain, 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
$5.87 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
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
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Friday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Huron, OH
19 mi in
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
10 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
59m 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 Hartland, OH to Lorain, OH covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 2, SR 61, SR 601. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Hartland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.87 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 straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hartland Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (SR 601): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (SR 61): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Hartland, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Amherst along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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