Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Friday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Hartland, 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
37.9 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.
Lorain, OH
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Hartland, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Hartland, OH covers 37.9 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 State Route 2, SR 61, Ceylon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on State Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.9 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 (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 37.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 2 and SR 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.2 miles on State Route 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 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 State Route 2 and SR 61. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 58 / North Leavitt Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward SR 61: Berlin Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148
Toward SR 61: Berlin Heights
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 61 / Ceylon Road
Turn left onto SR 61 / Ceylon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 601
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 2 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| SR 61 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Ceylon Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| SR 601 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| State Route 18 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hartland Center Road | 2.8 mi | 10m |
| North Leavitt Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Edison Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 2
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Hartland, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 611
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn left onto SR 58
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Leavitt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
5
Continue on SR 2
15 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 148
Toward SR 61: Berlin Heights
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 61
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ceylon Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 61
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lake Street
9
Continue on SR 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
Continue on SR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ceylon Road
11
Turn right onto SR 61; SR 113
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Edison Highway
12
Turn slight left onto SR 61
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 61
13
Turn left onto SR 601
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 601
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 601
15
Continue on SR 601
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 601
16
Turn slight left onto SR 18
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 18
17
Continue on SR 18
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 18
18
Continue on SR 18
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
19
Turn right onto Hartland Center Road
2.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartland Center Road
20
Turn right onto Court Road
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court Road
21
Arrive at destination
Court Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Lorain, OH · 24m 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartland, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hartland, 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
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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 | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
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
Hartland, OH
Morning in Hartland on Friday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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 Lorain, OH to Hartland, OH covers 37.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 2, SR 61, Ceylon Road. 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 Lorain, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Hartland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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