Trip from Mentor, OH to Brimfield, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

48.8 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 11m

8 AM

1h 22m

10 AM

1h 15m

12 PM

1h 14m

3 PM

1h 16m

5 PM

1h 22m

8 PM

1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mentor, OH to Brimfield, OH covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Outerbelt East Freeway, I 271 Express, State Route 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Outerbelt East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on Outerbelt East Freeway and I 271 Express. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on Outerbelt East Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Outerbelt East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt East Freeway and I 271 Express. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 615 / Center Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (SR 615 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 615 / Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 615 / Center Street

Navigation decision point

9

24.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23A-B Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...

5

24.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Continue onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23A Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, You...

5

38.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | SR 43 / State Route 43

Turn right onto SR 43 / State Route 43

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

44.8 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | SR 59 / Haymaker Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Haymaker Parkway

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mentor, OH and Brimfield, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.

Youngstown

24.2 mi in | ~31m | via I 271; I 480

Ravenna

36.9 mi in | ~46m | via SR 14

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Outerbelt East Freeway	16.3 mi	19m
I 271 Express	13.9 mi	17m
State Route 43	7.1 mi	13m
I 90	5 mi	5m
North Mantua Street	1.6 mi	3m
South Water Street	1.5 mi	4m
SR 14	1.3 mi	2m
Center Street	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Outerbelt East Freeway — 16.3 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mentor, OH and Brimfield, OH.

1

Start on this road

114 ft · 13 sec · this road

2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 615

1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 90 West: Cleveland

4

Merge onto I 90

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 90

5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 Express

14 mi · 17 min · I 271 Express

6

Merge onto I 271

3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

Exit 23A-B Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown Use the slight right lane.

8

Continue on I 271; I 480

12 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

Exit 23A Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on SR 14

1.3 mi · 2 min · SR 14

Toward Ravenna Use the straight lane.

10

Turn right onto SR 43

5.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 43

Use the right lane.

11

Continue on SR 43

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Mantua Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

12

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Haymaker Parkway

13

Turn right onto SR 43

1.5 mi · 4 min · South Water Street

14

Continue on SR 43

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 43

Use the straight / right lanes.

15

Turn right onto CH 18

69 ft · 1 sec · Tallmadge Road

16

Arrive at destination

CH 18

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from Mentor, OH · 31m into the drive

city in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Streetsboro, OH

24 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

Wickliffe, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Northfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Mentor, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brimfield, OH

The final approach into Brimfield, 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

$7.57 one way

$15.15 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$8.41	$16.81
premium	$4.91	$9.43	$18.86
diesel	$5.61	$10.77	$21.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.6	$5.12	$2.34
Efficient EV	12.2	$4.27	$1.95
EV Truck/SUV	19.5	$6.83	$3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mentor, OH

Evening in Mentor on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brimfield, OH

Evening in Brimfield on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

2 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

1h 11m 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 Mentor, OH to Brimfield, OH covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Outerbelt East Freeway, I 271 Express, State Route 43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Mentor, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.57 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 48.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (SR 615 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Mentor, OH and Brimfield, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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