Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Sagamore Hills, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Sagamore Hills, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Sagamore Hills, OH covers 43.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Brecksville Road, East 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 43.4 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Brecksville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Brecksville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 43.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
35.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
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 173
Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
39.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 82 / Chippewa Road
Turn right onto SR 82 / Chippewa Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lorain, OH and Sagamore Hills, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Brecksville.
Cleveland
35.9 mi in
|
~43m
Brecksville
36.3 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 27.4 mi | 29m |
| Brecksville Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Chippewa Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Aurora Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 27.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Sagamore Hills, 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 left at fork onto I 80
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 173
Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
258 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn left onto SR 21
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brecksville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto SR 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chippewa Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 82
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge
17
Continue on SR 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Aurora Road
18
Turn right onto Greenwood Parkway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Parkway
19
Turn left onto Village Parkway
478 ft
·
23 sec
·
Village Parkway
20
Turn right onto Hampton Court
154 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hampton Court
21
Continue on Hampton Court
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hampton Court
22
Arrive at destination
Hampton Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Lorain, OH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sagamore Hills, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sagamore Hills, 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
$6.74 one way
$13.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Ohio Turnpike
(27.4 mi)
$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Sagamore Hills, OH
Afternoon in Sagamore Hills on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
58m 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 Sagamore Hills, OH covers 43.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Brecksville Road, East 28th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $6.74 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 17 decision points packed into just 43.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lorain, OH and Sagamore Hills, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Brecksville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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