Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
2:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to New London, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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New London, OH
Willemijn Doelman
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to New London, OH covers 34 miles and takes about 55m 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, State Route 611, Franke Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 34 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 New London, OH is easy. At 55m 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 New London, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| State Route 611 | — | — |
| Franke Drive | — | — |
| West Erie Avenue | — | — |
| Baumhart Road | — | — |
| Telegraph Road | — | — |
| Edison Hwy | — | — |
| Edison Highway | — | — |
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 New London, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 21st Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Continue on State Route 611
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 611
4
Turn left onto Franke Drive
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Franke Drive
5
Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Erie Avenue
6
Turn left onto Baumhart Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Baumhart Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Telegraph Road
13 ft
·
Telegraph Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Telegraph Road
9
Continue on Edison Hwy
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Edison Hwy
10
Continue on Edison Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Edison Highway
11
Turn left onto Savannah Vermilion Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Savannah Vermilion Road
12
Continue on River Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
River Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto River Street
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
River Street
15
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
16
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
10 min
17
Continue on West Main Street
184 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn left
49 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Lorain, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New London, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New London, 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
$5.28 one way
$10.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New London, OH
Late night in New London on Saturday
Local time
2:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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
55m 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 New London, OH covers 34 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 21st Street, State Route 611, Franke Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.28 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 New London, OH is easy. At 55m 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 New London, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to New London, 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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