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Millbury, OH
Late night in Millbury on Friday
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5:49 AM
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Trip from Millbury, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
76.6 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millbury, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Millbury, OH to Lorain, OH covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, SR 51, Baumhart Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Millbury, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 76.6 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 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 15 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 53.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 2 / North Fostoria Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 2 / North Fostoria Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 51): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.8 miles (SR 51 / Rice Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 2 / North Fostoria Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 2 / North Fostoria Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 51
Turn sharp right onto SR 51
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 51 / Rice Street
Turn right onto SR 51 / Rice Street
Navigation decision point
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
7
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
CR 51 / Baumhart Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51 / Baumhart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Millbury, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Vermillion along the way.
Vermillion
65.7 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 53.5 mi | 57m |
| SR 51 | 9 mi | 13m |
| Baumhart Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Erie Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West 21st Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Rice Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| State Route 611 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 53.5 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millbury, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on TR 318
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 2
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Fostoria Road
4
Turn sharp right onto SR 51
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 51
5
Turn right onto SR 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rice Street
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto I 80; I 90
54 mi
·
57 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
Use the slight right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Baumhart Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 6
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Erie Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto SR 611
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Route 611
13
Continue on SR 611
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 21st Street
14
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.3 miles from Millbury, OH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Millbury, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millbury, OH
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Millbury, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Millbury, OH · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Millbury, 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
$11.93 one way
$23.87 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
Ohio Turnpike
(53.5 mi)
$2.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Oregon, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wyandot Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Genoa, OH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Blue Heron Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Genoa, OH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sycamore Suites
Elyria, OH
UNIVERSAL
6 DCFC
Flying J 700
Lake Township, OH
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Wyandot Service Plaza (Genoa, OH)
Genoa, OH
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Blue Heron Service Plaza (Genoa, OH)
Genoa, OH
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Steinle GMC Cadillac
Fremont, OH
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Tesla: 3
Electrify America: 2
eVgo Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
5:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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 36m 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 Millbury, OH to Lorain, OH covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 51, Baumhart Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Millbury, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.89 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 straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 2 / North Fostoria Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 51): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.8 miles (SR 51 / Rice Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Millbury, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Vermillion along the way.
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. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. 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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