Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Brook Park, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Brook Park, OH
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Brook Park, OH covers 27 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 480, Ohio Turnpike, East 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on I 480. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lorain, OH to Brook Park, OH covers 27 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 480 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (I 480): 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
8
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road
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 9
Toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International A...
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Brookpark Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Smith Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Brook Park, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 480
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Smith Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Smith Road
14
Turn right onto Sylvia Drive
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sylvia Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Sylvia Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.5 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Brook Park, OH
Late night in Brook Park on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
6 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
40m 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 Lorain, OH to Brook Park, OH covers 27 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 480, Ohio Turnpike, East 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Lorain, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 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 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Brook Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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