Origin
New Boston, OH
Afternoon in New Boston on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Boston, 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
4h 48m
Distance
234.7 mi
378 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Boston, OH
Phil Evenden
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Boston, OH to Lorain, OH covers 234.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, US 23, Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.4 miles from New Boston, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 96.4 mi | 1h 45m |
| US 23 | 68 mi | 1h 29m |
| Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 96.4 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
167 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto US 52
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rhodes Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SR 140: South Webster Street
5
Turn left onto SR 140
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Webster Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SR 823 North
7
Merge onto SR 823
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 23 North: Chillicothe
9
Merge onto US 23
34 mi
·
45 min
·
US 23
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 270
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 71
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Freeway
18
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
25
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
26
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
27
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
28
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
29
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
31
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
33
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
34
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
35
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
38
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
40
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
41
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
42
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
43
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
44
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.4 miles from New Boston, OH, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 52 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Boston, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Boston, OH
This is one driving day of about 234.7 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from New Boston, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 96.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.4 miles from New Boston, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 305 decision points cluster between mile 53.5 and 195.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
7
90.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West
8
92.9 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
99.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
195.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.42 one way
$72.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.64 | $11.27 |
| Efficient EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.86 | $15.02 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
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
4 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 48.6
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 210.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
234.7 mi in 4h 48m, mostly highway — 96.4 mi of that is on I 71.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.4 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.5 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 234.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Boston, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Wooster.
Wheeling
90.6 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Columbus
92.9 mi in
|
~2h
Wooster
195.1 mi in
|
~3h 54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 234.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.4 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lorain, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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