Origin
Lyndhurst, OH
Night in Lyndhurst on Friday
Local time
9:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
39 mi
63 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
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndhurst, OH
Mike Bird
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Mayfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on Northwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 322 / Mayfield Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 39 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 322 / Mayfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 10 / East 105th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 322 / Mayfield Road
Turn right onto US 322 / Mayfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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SR 10 / East 105th Street
Turn left onto SR 10 / East 105th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
Sheffield Village
31.1 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Mayfield Road | 5.3 mi | 14m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Opportunity Corridor | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 105th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 322
5.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Mayfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kenilworth Road
4
Continue on Derbyshire Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Derbyshire Road
5
Turn right onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Euclid Heights Boulevard
6
Turn slight right onto Cedar Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
7
Continue on Carnegie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Carnegie Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 105th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 10
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Opportunity Corridor
10
Continue on I 490; SR 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
13
Turn right onto SR 611
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 611
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
15
Continue on SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
16
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Lyndhurst, OH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Lyndhurst, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
The final approach into Lorain, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
9:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
38% chance
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, Mayfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Lyndhurst, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 39 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 322 / Mayfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 10 / East 105th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lyndhurst, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
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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