Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Berea, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Berea, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Berea, OH covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 21st Street, Broadway, East 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| East 28th Street | — | — |
| Grove Avenue | — | — |
| Lorain Boulevard | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 21st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Berea, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
6
Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 480 East: Cleveland
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road
12
Turn left onto Brookpark Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
13
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 237 South: I-X Center, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Berea
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
SR 237 South: I-X Center, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Berea
14
Keep slight left to continue on SR 237 South: Berea
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 237 South: Berea
15
Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Berea Freeway
16
Continue on North Rocky River Drive
433 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Rocky River Drive
17
Turn left onto Front Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
18
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Bridge Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Berea, OH
Afternoon in Berea on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
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
9 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
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
28.2 mi in 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 21st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Lorain, OH to Berea, OH is easy. At 41m 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 Lorain, OH to Berea, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Berea, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berea, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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