Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Friday
Local time
7:31 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
6/10
Good 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 West 21st Street, North Leavitt Road, SR 2 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 21st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Hartland, OH is easy. At 59m 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 Hartland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| North Leavitt Road | — | — |
| SR 2 West | — | — |
| State Route 2 | — | — |
| SR 61 | — | — |
| Ceylon Road | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| South Street | — | — |
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 Hartland, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 21st Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Leavitt Road
4
Take the ramp right toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 2 West: Sandusky
5
Continue on State Route 2
15 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 2
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Berlin Heights
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 61: Berlin Heights
7
Turn left onto Ceylon Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ceylon Road
8
Continue on Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lake Street
9
Continue on South Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
Continue on Ceylon Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ceylon Road
11
Turn right onto Edison Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Edison Highway
12
Turn slight left
3.7 mi
·
6 min
13
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn slight left onto State Route 18
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 18
17
Continue on State Route 18
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 18
18
Continue on State Route 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
·
7 sec
·
Court Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Lorain, OH · 29m 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
7:31 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 West 21st Street, North Leavitt Road, SR 2 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Lorain, OH to Hartland, OH is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Hartland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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