Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Brooklyn Heights, OH
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The drive from Lorain, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 30.7 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, Jennings Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Northwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 46m highway drive covering 30.7 miles, with most of the trip on Northwest Freeway and Colorado Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on Northwest Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and Colorado Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
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 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Hinckley Parkway, Spring Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Spring Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Jennings Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Spring Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 90 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Brooklyn Heights, OH.
Start on Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto SR 611
Continue on SR 611
Turn right onto SR 611
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SR 176
Take the exit
Turn right onto Spring Road
Turn left onto West 11th Street
Turn right onto West Schaaf Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Lorain, OH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brooklyn Heights, 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.
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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